Question

Read the following prompt:
Technology has become an important part of people’s lives. Children are growing up surrounded by advertising, digital media, and more. They have greater access to tablets, computers, movies, and other media. Is technology becoming a threat to childhood? Should regulations be in place to protect children?
What is the best research question for the prompt?
A. What forms of media do children use the most often?
B. Why is technology becoming such an important part of people’s lives?
C. What effect does technology have on children’s development?
D. How can technology influence people?

Answer 1

Answer:

c.

Explanation:

The prompt is asking if technology is becoming a threat to childhood so what effect is technology having on children developments would be the right answer.

Answer 2

Answer:

I would say C.) What effect does technology have on children's development?

Explanation:

The prompt is asking an ethical question on whether or not technology can harm children (Yes I know that is not what the prompt says, but it is what it implies). When keeping this in mind, your best bet is to actually see the effects it has on children.