The child is “glued” to the phone: how to wean him off such a pastime
If you are a parent who is trying to “separate” your child from the phone, you probably know that restrictions work very poorly and can only help for a short time.
Instead of forbidding, you should teach your child to develop a sense of proportion.
At the same time, it is necessary to explain to the child or teenager that such entertainment puts a serious strain on his nervous system, posture and vision.
True, the human psyche is structured in such a way that we realize the extent of harm too late, when the addiction has already formed – despite this, we still need to continue explaining, using language that is accessible to the child.
The main factor in the addiction to the phone is that at first we allow children to use the gadget to keep them busy, but then we notice that they do not know how to have fun without the device - the phone becomes the whole world for them.
A child simply does not know how to find so much entertainment and emotions in real life, so the task of adults is to offer him a variety of hobbies, and look for interesting clubs and sports sections together.
A great incentive to take a break from gadgets is to spend time with your child: go to the movies, take walks, visit the pool, play centers, have family tea parties and discuss how the day went.
Finally, let us remind you of the importance of personal example.
Previously, we named the mistakes parents make when communicating with children and phrases that will help them survive difficulties.
