Boys and Technology

For many parents today, balancing their children’s access to, and use of, technology, and getting them to participate in physical pursuits can be a challenge.  Parents may be concerned that children might become isolated and sedentary by playing computer games.  This is more true with boys since the nature and subject of computer games appeals more to them than for girls, although this trend is changing.  The linked article provides some interesting perspectives on the subject of the influence of technology on boys.  http://www.columbian.com/news/2011/dec/27/wired-differentlytechnology-is-game-changer-in-liv/