WHAT ARE YOU DOING?
ARE YOU AWARE OF YOUR CHILDS SCREENTIME?
Forms of:
screentime.
The time that your child spends occupied and or fixated on a technology based screen if not managed and monitored with caution and diligence can cause more harm in the long run then you would originally presume.
Here is a list of alarming facts and constructive tips that for parents to know about the negative impact screen time can have on YOUR child.
PARENTS NEED TO LISTEN !
Sometimes certain rules and regulations are 'too' strict and not realistic enough, which is a fair statement. All families and parental teaching styles differ from each other and that ok but the important thing is to be comfortable with technology as a parent. If a parent is comfortable and understanding of technology then they will find it a lot easier to control and guide their child in the best way possible. Keeping your child's privacy is very important as children like to have their own private time and i'm sure as a parent you wouldn't want to violate their trust.
Create your own schedule and take safety measure is you are worried about what your child may do on the internet such as ' watch porn' or 'walk into scams'. Parental locks and wifi cut out times can be used.
TODDLERS, PRE K
In 2011-12, toddlers and pre-schoolers (aged 2–4 years) spent an average of around 6 hours per day engaged in physical activity. They also spent almost one and a half hours per day (83 minutes) in the sedentary activities of watching TV, DVDs or playing electronic games.
As your children are still young parents seem to assume that they are allowed to do what they want but don't realise that this is the time where it is imperative to implement good habits with technology to better their future habits.
Starting routine and setting rules and regulation can help you child receive the best from technology.
. DON'T put a television in your child's room
. Limit their time for entertainment ( ensure that it is within the early hours and not before bed)
PRIMARY, LATE PRIMARY, TEENS
This video shows the power of technology and just how much children can and are exposed to technology and classifies information to whether we as parents know about it or not. The forever changing world and society is majorly assisted by technology as that is our way of advancing our race to make us better. Screen time can be seen as the best thing and worst thing to happen to our children. This is because people see it as controlling and evil and brainwashing, this is because their child may spend too much time infront of the screen and not doing the right thing on it that could help them. An example of this is constant video playing and social media websites such as 'Facebook and Instagram', whilst others see it as innovative, ground-breaking and educational if they use it for study guides or entertainment and 'communictaion' in a balanced manner as it can be used purposefully to assist their learning in a positive way. In moderation YOU can make the decision to aid your childs learning now to better their future.
GET TO IT !!!!!!!!