When can you give your child gadgets: definitely not before this age

11.10.2024 21:30

As the child gets older, gadgets begin to arouse more and more interest: the baby asks to turn on cartoons or let him play games on the phone.

Therefore, every parent who does not want such a pastime to have a negative impact on the development of the child needs to become familiar with the correct approach to the interaction of the baby with devices.

When and how to introduce your child to gadgets

The appropriate age for this event does not come before the child is 2-3 years old.

Set aside time for cartoons in your child's daily routine and stick to the schedule.

Warn your child in advance when the time allotted for TV, tablet or phone is coming to an end. Start by telling him about it 10 minutes before, and then 5 minutes before, so that the child has time to prepare for the end of the game.

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This simple tip will help reduce the likelihood of a tantrum.

Your assistant is an hourglass. Explain to your son or daughter that they can watch TV or play a game on the computer as long as the sand flows. When the sand stops flowing, you take the gadget away.

Don't be afraid of devices - with them the flight will be calmer, the games will be more interesting, etc. The main thing is to make sure that you download suitable programs, thanks to which the baby will be able to get acquainted with new things, learn to count and learn about letters.

Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Internet resource editor