The Growing Debate on Children’s Smartphone Use Many parents worldwide are increasingly concerned about the pressure to provide their children with smartphones at a young age. Behavioral scientist Jonathan Haith emphasizes the importance of unrestricted play during childhood, arguing that smartphones have significantly altered this vital stage of development. He suggests that since around 2010, …
Now online: a grandfather looks at his almost 4 year old granddaughter. He wonders what kind of educational field she will end up in. He speaks to teachers, pedagogues, psychologists and teacher trainers who understand his concerns: how can justice be done to the uniqueness of the preschool period when school learning has also become …
From burying her nose in books to sawing, sanding, and building furniture. Rachel de Leeuw (16), from Scherpenisse, switched from pre-university education (VWO) year 4 to vocational education (MBO) level 3 to become a furniture maker. She still fully stands behind her choice. “If you have a dream, you should chase it.” Rachel did well …
