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Problem Solving

Homebird

I was wondering if mobile phones from an early age affect development of problem solving skills. As I grew up at a time when there were no mobiles I had toys and games as a child which often involved working things out. Today many young children have phones/screens from a young age. Does anyone think this makes a difference to their ability to work things out?

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  • Good evening,

    In the 90s, I didn't have a mobile phone. I would go into the nearest shop/library for information. Used to have a basic phone which was useful.

    Now I have a smartphone with a Wikipedia app which can edit and look for information. I still like to ask for information in person and borrow books. People use me as a Google search engine etc.

    I'd noticed that young people have smartphones with social media (no proof of age when signing up);  sometimes I want to go back using a basic one.

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  • Good evening,

    In the 90s, I didn't have a mobile phone. I would go into the nearest shop/library for information. Used to have a basic phone which was useful.

    Now I have a smartphone with a Wikipedia app which can edit and look for information. I still like to ask for information in person and borrow books. People use me as a Google search engine etc.

    I'd noticed that young people have smartphones with social media (no proof of age when signing up);  sometimes I want to go back using a basic one.

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