With funding for public schools continuing to fall, some families are taking to virtual education in hopes of a better learning experience for their children. But with this home-based computer learning comes several questions: are parents able to help their children as much as a licensed teacher? Will leaving a social environment harm a child’s development? And with children spending hours a day on digital devices, is more screen time a good thing?
Take a look at two sides of the debate in this article from the Wall Street Journal. And remember, no matter which side you are on, computer vision syndrome is a real problem. Help your children avoid eye strain by teaching them good habits like the 20-20-20 rule.