In the 80′s as a child, the age of technology seemed liked a foreign language when spoken. Most of my time and attention was consumed by playing with such things as a pogo bouncing ball, roller racer or engaging in physical outdoor activities with the neighbors kids. When it was time for bed, the Glo Worm was a necessity for me to fall asleep and at times my Teddy Ruxbin.

As time progressed and I went into the 4th grade, I was introduced to advanced technology, the Apple 2 Computer. As a result of the advanced technology, I thought there was nothing greater and never would be. With the toys I had as a child and introduction to the Apple 2, I was always content, happy and very thankful.

Welcome to 2011! Technology and games we played with as a child has advanced and in some cases become non existent. Today, kids that were my age back then are texting, surfing the internet and video conferencing using the latest tech gadgets such as iPads, iPhones and laptops.

As a result of today’s advanced technology, children are being exposed to new learning abilities as well as the way they live their daily life. The way a child lives their daily life can be positive and negative. As parents, by setting limits on how much our children uses technology, we are creating a more positive outcome.

With all this said, I want to hear from you. How much time do you allow your kids to use technology daily? Do your kids teach you things they have learned at school and does the use of technology affect their social life? Love to hear your feedback in a comment.

It’s that time of week again when I dig to find the most interesting and fun facts for you to enjoy. Are you ready? Here we go!

1. On an average work day, a typist’s fingers travel 12.6 miles.
2. To “testify” was based on men in the Roman court swearing to a statement made by swearing on their testicles.
3. Kleenex tissues were originally used as filters in gas masks.
4. In the Caribbean there are oysters that can climb trees.
5. Every time you lick a stamp, you’re consuming 1/10 of a calorie.
6. The average person has over 1,460 dreams a year.
7. Al Gore’s roommate in college (Harvard, class of 1969) was Tommy Lee Jones.
8. Nearly one third of New York City public school teachers send their own children to private schools.
9. There is a Starbucks in Myungdong, South Korea that is five stories tall.
10. Toto was paid $125 per week while filming the “Wizard of Oz”.