Abstract :
The rapid development of technology has also given many changes to the usage of
its users, including the use of gadgets which are even easy to do by all groups,
including early childhood, in some early childhood there are many who have been
given facilities for their use. However, parents and educators must be wise in
giving freedom to children in using these gadgets. This is because gadgets besides
being able to provide convenience in obtaining information easily, but if given
without restrictions, will have an adverse impact and even have a negative impact
on children's development, both physical development and the development of
their intelligence. Many cases occur in early childhood as a result of excessive
use of gadgets. such as children who already wear glasses with a large minus,
even children who are already dependent on gadgets. Based on this, in research
using quantitative experimental methods conducted on children aged 4-5 years in
Cimanggu District, Sukabumi district, the result was that the influence of gadgets
on intelligence can help broaden children's intelligence, however, the use of these
gadgets is still under the supervision of parents who have set limits on what can
be seen and what is not allowed, which of course aims so that children can avoid
the negative influence of watching these gadgets.