Abstract
nts are increasingly recognised as pivotal mediators who balance the benefits of gadget use with concerns over screen time. Parental involvement is crucial in selecting educational content and setting boundaries for gadget use, ensuring that technology serves as a tool for learning rather than a distraction. Moreover, parents play a vital role in fostering digital literacy, providing technical assistance, and supporting safe online practices as children navigate the digital world. This comprehensive review synthesizes findings from 24 articles spanning the years 2012–2023 to elucidate the global trend towards an increased emphasis on parental guidance in children's engagement with educational technology. The United States has emerged as a focal point, contributing the highest number of studies, with the Netherlands following. The research underscores the multifaceted role of parental guidance in children's gadget use for educational purposes, highlighting key aspects such as content selection, setting boundaries, co-usage, technical controls, and active discussion. When these strategies are employed, they positively impact children's learning outcomes. The review also identifies gaps in current research, emphasising the need for further exploration of nuanced aspects across diverse age groups and educational contexts. The long-term effects of gadget use on child development and the varying impacts of parental guidance strategies within different demographics warrant deeper investigation. The implications of this study for practice are to advocate for educators and policymakers to maximise the educational benefits for children by providing vital support structures for parents, including academic resources and practice guidelines for effective mediation. Future research is warranted to examine the lasting developmental maximise associated with children's gadget use and the differential impacts of parental guidance strategies across varied family contexts. Keywords: children's learning, educational technology, gadget use, parental guidance, systematic
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