Evolution of Children s Entertainment
... When I was a child, our entertainment was as simple as that—an all day checkers match on a rainy day with my sister. ... Due to technologies growing at a rapid pace, so many other forms of entertainment have taken over the traditional forms. This is especially apparent when comparing computers, gaming consoles, and board games from the 1970’s childhood to today’s generations. Childhood entertainment has been significantly changed by the advancements in electronic technologies since the late 1970s. ... Even though these computers were innovative and on the cutting edge of technology, the learning curve was very high for children. ... Growing up in today’s world it is commonplace to see children as young as three or four using a computer. ... Computer games are now played with a click of the mouse and educational software has been developed to help children learn. With the availability of the Internet, plethoras of entertainment and educational resources have become easily accessible to children.