New IT generation

As technology improves, many parents are refusing to indulge in the latest gadgets. Are they right or are they missing out on some innovations which could make their lives easier?

Touch screens can be seen in most areas of life from mobile phones to self-service supermarket tills.

John Barton from electronic company LG believes technology could make life easier for busy Mums and Dads.

“We don’t want to force technology down peoples throats. The younger generation leap into it in a big way and they grow with the technology. The youth of today develop and grow with the technology and know all about it,” he said.

So what gadgets will the children of today be using in the next decade?

John said: “Think of your favourite science fiction film and think about what’s in it and it may be coming to market,”

Joe Svetlik from gadget magazine T3 believes the youth of today will grow up with all the latest mod cons.