Teaching Information Technology to six-year-olds would definitely benefit in the long run and allow future generations to cope with technology advancements. More advanced technology does come with greater responsibility as it allows the possibility of using it for other things that might cause trouble. I am part of the group that disagrees and in this essay, I will discuss my viewpoint and possible counterbalance to my stand.
Technology is now considered a basic skill as we use technology every day, including children as young as six. The decision to teach children basic Information Technology skills and implement them in the school curriculum will limit the gap between humans and today’s technology. This allows children to be familiar with technology in their daily lives. Mobile phones and tablets are technologies used by children and teaching how to access information to support their studies would benefit these children.
However, advanced technology will open the possibility of more inappropriate content accessed by children that would cause harm and danger. Children are potentially exposed to content related to dangerous activities that their brains cannot handle just yet which leads to greater physiology and development issues regarding their brains. Accessing technology does come with greater responsibility.
In conclusion, I agree that Information Technology should be taught in schools and for young pupils. This would limit the potential of the technological gap. I suggest that cyber laws and ethics should be implemented in the curriculum alongside the current one. This would give children clear boundaries when using technology such as computers. Cyber laws and ethics would also allow children to think about the costs and benefits of using technology.