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The child is constantly "sitting" on the smartphone: what should parents do - do not take the gadget away from the child
19.04.2024 17:25
Many parents watch in horror as their children become addicted to mobile devices.
Some boys and girls "sit" in the gadget for hours. It is very difficult for them to get distracted from the smartphone.
In such a situation, mothers and fathers begin to take action.
And that's right: you can't ignore the problem. But you shouldn't go overboard either.
Some parents take away their children's phones. This is a mistake.
Why You Shouldn't Take Away a Smartphone from a Child
The fact is that a complete ban on the use of a mobile device is unlikely to help the child wean himself off the gadget.
As soon as the child has the opportunity, he will immediately pick up some other smartphone to start gaming and surfing the Internet for hours.
In other words, there will be no positive effect. But the negative effect will definitely make itself known.
If you take away a gadget from your son or daughter, you may ruin your relationship with your own child: the baby will be very offended and angry.
How should parents act?
As we can see, “confiscation” of the gadget and a complete ban on the use of the smartphone does not produce results.
But what should parents do? The answer is simple: you don’t need to take away your child’s smartphone, but limit the duration of use of the device.
Tell your child the following: "Now you will use your mobile phone only one hour a day. It is possible to use it longer, but at the expense of the following days."
The method is good because it does not lead to quarrels and does not deprive the child of the opportunity to enjoy his favorite mobile games. At the same time, the baby begins to keep track of time, and this is an important skill.
Earlier we told you what to do if your child is being capricious.
