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CHILD'S PLAY
The point of the programme was that, unlike all the other radiation we are exposed to in our day-to-day lives, the wi-fi radiation is a constant in the daily experience of many very young children. Radiation levels do, of course, depend on levels of use but the actual technology is permanently active whilst children are in schools. So, even if the lap-tops are only used occasionally, the radiation is present – albeit at variable levels. The real issue is that there is no need for WI-FI at all; a wired system is both more durable and reliable. This would remove some of the convenience factor, but is not a real problem where there are designated computer areas. SO many countries have issues with this technology in schools – are we dragging our heels as usual in the technology debate?? It is not so long ago that the official line was that smoking was safe and that asbestos was not a dangerous substance. Would it not be circumspect to err on the side of caution and limit exposure to children, some of whom are as young as four??