In class, we presented a few downsides to the Innotab along with the positive aspects. Although the device has many learning applications, it could potentially be a social barrier between the child and parent. If the device is used as a replacement to the parent teaching the child certain skills, major problems could occur in the next generation. Another flaw in this device is that the age range is actually not that accurate, and children might lose interest in the applications sooner than perceived.
Today there are many new technologies that are created for the upcoming generation, but we need to stop and ask ourselves what the long term effects might be when presenting technology so soon in a child's life.
