When to buy a smartphone for a child and how to make the purchase useful: expert advice
Parents are in no hurry to buy smartphones for their children, believing that they will not bring any benefit. Video games, watching strange videos – all this is harmful to live communication and children’s health.
However, it will not be possible to do without a gadget at all. Sooner or later, the child will demand a personal communication device.
The answer to this question was found by American pediatric specialists, AiF reports.
By listening to their advice, you can be sure that the gadget for your child will be a useful purchase.
Back in 2015, experts published their recommendations.
They said that much in this regard depends on parents who set an example for their children in using a digital device.
That is, it is useless to demand something from children if the parents themselves are addicted to smartphones.
The next rule that will help you avoid trouble is to create conditions when the smartphone is not in use.
This means that time spent at family lunch, dinner, watching a movie, etc. should be spent without a smartphone.
It is also important to agree on a time when the use of gadgets will be limited.
It is necessary that adults themselves observe these rules, and not just demand that children follow them.
As for age and mobile applications, gadgets should not be given to children under 3 years of age. And from applications, the emphasis should be on those that contribute to the development of useful skills.
