Post-Millennial generation: Internet experts

What everyone talks about is that this generation seems to be creating Internet experts at a very young age.

The Post-Millennial generation will indeed become digital experts, as they are born in the age of Selfies, Hashtags, Screeners, Tweenials and Globalists. This generation lives in a 3-D world where technology is in the palm of their hands, and everything can be accessed by a click or touch.

What will you do if your child is loud and cannot behave? Well, you can give him/her your Ipod Touchwith games such as Monkey Preschool Lunchbox, Elmo Calls and Alpha Tots.

Let’s not forget the great Disney movies that seem to be the only way to silence a loud rebellious cry.

Technology seems to be the answer for this new generation, but is that a good thing?

Unfortunately, there are many possible threats children face in a virtual sphere. Even though the Internet can be a great source of information and entertainment, experts believe there’s a growing concern about internet and its harmful effects when misused.

“Most cases of Internet addiction stem from loneliness and a lack of parental care and attention in families where both parents are working and thus cannot allocate adequate time for their children. When parents do not spend time with their children or provide social and emotional support, children often tend to connect to the Internet, which is an easy way to make new friends and escape from the real world,” said Child Psychologist, Sevil Yavuz.

Children that spend long hours connected to the Internet might have trouble establishing a face-to-face communication. It might effect the child’s self-esteem, activity levels, diet, confidence, their academics and social lives.

Parents must discuss with their children about Internet and its safety. They can also expose children to outdoor activities, as well as hobbies.

It’s crucial that parents make boundaries on the internet usage, and provide other activities that will potentially benefit the child, such as reading, playing with toys, or watching movies.

The generation before the Post-Millennials, ages 18-33, are the ones that access the Internet by the use of laptops or cellphones. They are the ones that grew up without having a great accessibility for Internet, and going outside to play with the other kids was encouraged.

Millenials’ children were the ones that played outside and went home for dinner time, without having to post a photo or a tweet about the food they consumed.