A CRITICAL EVALUATION OF THE ADVERSE IMPACT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ON ADOLESCENT EDUCATION

ABSTRACT: ICT gadgets are easily accessible to children due to parents care-free attitudes. The study identified various ICT gadgets children are easily addicted to. Findings from the study revealed most parents have ICT gadgets at home. Based on the findings in this study and the interpretation of tables, it was concluded that significant relationship exist between the use of modern information technology devices such as computers, television, internet, cell phones and child education/family interactions, family time together, family communication and parents attitudes towards children ICT usage and education. The findings also revealed that families in Warri Urban have strong bonds and are not adversely affected by the presence of modern information technology devices. Rather the modern information technology in homes, facilitate family interactions by increasing the level of togetherness, communication and child ICT usage.