Humans have the ability to see the future.
The human mind is
capable
develop science and create the desired technology. Science and
technology
are closely related because without science there are no new
applications for technology and without technology
no one will enjoy the discovery of science. Today, developments
and advances in the field of science
Science and technology is developing rapidly. (Ameliola, S.,
Nugraha, 2013) Development
technology and information in the world is progressing very
rapidly, which is marked by
in the field of information and technology, and the Indonesian
nation is one of the nations that
involved in the advancement of information media and
technology
The use of gadgets is not only among adults, but also
among teenagers
children. Of course this does not just happen without reason
because of the power and consumptive nature
and the needs of today's society are far different from those of
several decades ago.
Today, children are familiar with gadgets. No exception for
elementary school children. according to
Rosalina (in Admin Ridwan 2017:2) “Elementary school
students are those aged around 6 to 12
years who are undergoing the stage of childhood development
and are about to enter adolescence
beginning". At this time, elementary school children should fill
their time with things that
can help encourage children's brain and social development such
as playing and learning. In
Playing and learning must be in harmony, meaning that there is
no monotony in both. Child
can play while learning or learn through games. Electronic
games on the computer
video games are able to attract and hypnotize children's hearts,
such as playstation, online games, and video games.
games from open gadgets. Sometimes children don't even care
about their surroundings because
too cool with the game he plays.
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METHOD
This article uses a literature study or literature review by
analyzing several studies
related to the topic of discussion, namely the impact of using
gadgets and social development
child. Reference sources that are the subject of discussion come
from books, journal articles,
proceedings and others. This is intended to review the impact of
using gadgets
for the social development of children.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
1. Gadgets
Gadget is an English term that means a device or device
electronic instrument that has a specific purpose and function
primarily to assist
humans in carrying out their activities. According to Hana
Pebriana (2017:3) states
“Gadgets are small electronic devices that have special
functions. Among them
smartphones such as the iphone and blackberry, as well as
netbooks (a blend of portable computers
such as notebooks and the internet”. Gadgets have relatively
appropriate functions and benefits
with its use as according to Puji Asmaul Chusna (2017:318-319)
Functions and
The benefits of gadgets in general include:
1. Communication
Human knowledge is getting wider and more advanced. If in
ancient times humans communicated
through the mind, then develops through writing sent by post.
Now
In the era of globalization, humans can communicate easily,
quickly, practically and more
efficiently using mobile phones.
2. Social
Gadgets have many features and the right applications for us to
share news, news,
and stories. So that with this use, you can add friends and make
friends
distant relatives relationship without having to use a relatively
long time to share.
3. Education
Along with the development of the times, now learning is not
only focused on books. However
Through gadgets we can access various knowledge that we need.
About
education, politics, general science, religion, without the hassle
of going to the library
which may be far to reach.
Continuous use of gadgets will cause addiction to users.
This certainly needs to be a concern because the negative
impacts are so worrying
especially for children who use gadgets. Therefore, the role of
parents is very important
important in providing and monitoring and controlling the use of
gadgets
in children. "Families are advised to pay more attention to the
use of gadgets in children"
at home by providing a time limit for playing gadgets for
children when
at home by doing interesting things such as inviting to play
outside the house, invite
children to do more activities (sports, play music, etc.), and
socialize with
peers” (Setianingsih, et al 2018:201)
CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION
The development of technology is growing rapidly, one of
which is the existence of gadgets
increasingly sophisticated. Some examples of gadgets include
Laptops, Netbooks, Smartphones,
Tablets, and much more. With gadgets, it really helps humans in
running
daily life such as work and school. However, gadgets also have
negative and bad effects. The use of gadgets in elementary
school children can have an impact on
social development, such as forgetting the surrounding
environment and lack of time
play with his friends. Therefore, parents play an important role
in
this is because it is proper for parents to teach and direct their
children to
things that can build and develop children's knowledge and
character by
Pay attention to factors that can have a negative impact on
children's social development.
Teachers in elementary schools can guide and guide and direct a
understanding of concepts for elementary school children.
