1. Toddlers & Touch Screens Flickr: JosephB

2. There is NO denying children are exposed to technology more than ever. Flickr: Andrew Stawarz

3. “In this Web 2.0 world, kids aren't just consuming media, they're creating it and they have collectively embraced social media as a part of their lives.” http://news.cnet.com/8301-19518_3-20002209-238.html#ixzz1Mr9PX4et Flickr: Lars Plougmann

5. The Baby Apps Flickr: courosa

6. It's not uncommon to see a mother or father handing a smart phoneto young kids these days, even infants, as a replacement for rattles and pacifiers . http://newsroom.intel.com/community/intel_newsroom/free_press/blog/2011/04/14/the-touch-generation-the-evolution-of-digital-natives Flickr: SparkCBC

7. “It turns out the touch-screen technology is a natural for Toddlers — no surprise to parents who have watched young children instinctively reach out to television screens for their favourite cartoon characters.” Flickr: AxsDeny

8. “Learning to count and recognizing colours, ShApeS, sounds and patterns are all things that can be done on the award-winning Tickle Tap Apps.” http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/934673--iphone-apps-a-hit-with-preschoolers Flickr: gnta

9. But is all this exposure to technology…. …harmful? Flickr: christopherhuffman

10. Despite the learning benefits “ the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) still recommends that parents of young children should limit any screen time, including television and computer devices, to no more than 2 hours a day.” http://newsroom.intel.com/community/intel_newsroom/free_press/blog/2011/04/14/the-touch-generation-the-evolution-of-digital-natives Flickr: ToniVC

11. “during preschool years, children are mimicking the behaviors of adults, so parents should be particularly mindful of their own technology use during family time dinners, playing outside, etc.” - Anne K. Fishel, Ph.D. and Tristan Gorrindo, M.D., in their Psychology Today blog ‘Digital Family’. Flickr: Jason L. Parks

12. “Imaginative play is to digital play as fruits and vegetables are to dessert. A child's diet should have a healthy serving of nutrient rich play." - Anne K. Fishel, Ph.D. and Tristan Gorrindo, M.D., in their Psychology Today blog ‘Digital Family’. Flickr: ingridf_nl

13. Also more children own cell phone than books , “85 % of children own a phone while only 73% own books at home.” Flickr: martymadrid –national literacy trust via Sybase Inc.

14. Could this be thedeath of children literacy or an EVOLOUTION? Flickr: adwriter

15. Teaching - Children Sexting Bullying & Responsibility Flickr: Spree2010

16. The goal of Common Sense Media's Digital Literacy and Citizenship Initiative is to provide curriculum to help middle school teachers, parents, and kids themselves "raise a generation of responsible, smart, and safe digital citizens." Flickr: jblyberg http://news.cnet.com/8301-19518_3-20002209-238.html#ixzz1Mr9i6JQM

17. "It's important that [kids] they understand the importance of recycling mobiles as well as the potential risks, and impact of their own behavior, when using these devices." Flickr: Mike Licht http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/8211585/schools-should-teach-kids-phone-safety

18. Whether it's BULLYING, SEXTING , or just POSTING INFORMATION they might regret later on, kids sometimes venture forth in the digital world without fully understanding possible CONSQUENCES. Flickr: Sebastian Fritzon http://news.cnet.com/8301-19518_3-20002209-238.html#ixzz1Mr9YdBxt

19. Whether it's bullying, sexting, or just posting information they might regret later on, kids sometimes venture forth in the digital world without fully understanding possible consequences Flickr: Matt Hamm http://news.cnet.com/8301-19518_3-20002209-238.html#ixzz1Mr9YdBxt

20. Irregardless parents seem to love it ! Flickr: library_of_congress

21. Mothers have said the camera had become the most important function of the phone, apps to help keep life organized and their kids entertained had evolved from being unnecessary to essential. http://newsroom.intel.com/community/intel_newsroom/free_press/blog/2011/04/14/the-touch-generation-the-evolution-of-digital-natives Flickr: floridamemory

22. What's your opinion ? Are we exploiting children & forcing them to mimic us? Or as we trying to teach them using all the tools and resource available to us ? Flickr: CakewalkBU3

23. Either way, we can all agree Kids holding phones are cute!