Fidget Spinners – Are they really a blessing or a bane?

Fidget spinners are the latest craze among school-going kids. In fact, teachers and parents are confused between allowing or prohibiting its use. The internet has mixed reviews, so it’s hard to decide if it’s good or bad.

Did you know that researchers have discovered the proven fact that these toys help a lot in calming the nerves and thus increase concentration? It is known to help hyperactive children to be hooked to one place. Fidget spinners are also known to be a great help for attention deficit kids who are suffering from autism, ADHD, emotional stress, or even anxiety disorder. On the other hand, for normal children, these spinners are known to annoy or entertain them by listening to their classes. With reasons to be said on both sides of the coin, the debate of whether fidget spinners are a boon or a bane is still ongoing.

The toy called ‘fidgets’ is not new to the world as it has been used for about 15 years. There are several teachers who support these spinners as they say they have seen the most restless children in the classroom concentrating and staying focused while spinning these toys which otherwise does not happen for any reason.

Experts are conducting research to find out if fidget spinners can really help improve children’s concentration and treat behavioral disorders. Experts have noted that the spinner actually massages the fingers, thereby improving blood circulation and in turn calming the senses and relaxing the child to a certain level. When this happens before an exam or a test, it becomes very beneficial.

There are several parents who prefer to give these types of toys to their children so that they stay away from electronic devices such as mobile phones, tables or even laptops. It doesn’t keep your child in one place as it helps your child to move and at the same time focus on him to prolong the turning. At least, it does not harm your children in any way or affect their eyes like being connected to the smart devices.

With 3D printers available these days, there are kids who use them to make their own fidget spinners. This has been shown to be a breakthrough in physics for children that teachers and parents are happy with.