More and more parents are trying to separate their children from the computer and other highly addictive technological devices. Recently, I was in a small meeting where adults were chatting and laughing, while two teenagers did not look up from the cell phone they were holding in their hands and manipulating it restlessly during the whole time we were there.
This situation is repeated in any environment, not only by young people but also by adults and even children; obviously, this deserves that measures are taken in this regard and the time of use of these devices is dosed, to promote personal exchange and give a rest to the eyes, fingers and neck that will show over time the effects of this type of abuse.
We must necessarily create a manual of civility that regulates the use of cell phones in different contexts. I think that it is not a matter of prohibiting, because falling into the opposite extreme brings with it a type of illiteracy that leads to another type of segregation that is not at all favorable. We live in a world where the use of this type of technology brings its benefits.
Let's not forget that the Internet, in addition to valuable information, educational games, music, news and movies, also has social networks, whose mission, it seems, is to keep thousands of users captive, attentive to everything that is produced on them and it is very easy to spend hours in front of the screen. We will always have an excuse to say that it was beneficial because we learned something, but some young people may not have the discernment to know how to control themselves and decide when to stop.
Let's think, for example, of some strategies that, when taken in consensus, could help educate us about the best use of this medium.
Never use the phone while the family is together talking about some topic.
Do not bring the cell phone to the table when eating food.
Do not use the telephone as a form of entertainment for young children.
Supervise what children see on the Internet.
Create fun activities to do as a family, and share free time.
Manage computer playtime.
Talk about what you discover online.
Create times where the family shares with the children the programs, videos, movies and more that they find on the net and are of interest to all.
Have a list available of allowed pages that children can check without permission.
Always privilege the personal meeting and postpone the virtual, give priority to the one who is present.
Let us not forget that our children and young people have developed such an intelligence that allows them to handle technology with great ease, so we must not lag behind, but learn with them from a medium that has more advantages than disadvantages.
It is not a matter of developing a neurosis before this element that we all have access to at present, but of creating conditions where face-to-face communication continues to be preferred and the formation of values is not lost sight of.
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Your content is interesting, we are certainly in a time where technology encompasses everything, but we must have our own control so that it does not make us consume the time of life that is so valuable, time with family and friends, contact with nature. Technology has its good side but we also have to be awake so that it does not steal our lives glued to the computer, tablet or cell phone
Good morning @charjaim, I share with you that we must take action on the matter, that although this era of virtual connection has its wonders, human relationship
within the real world is vital.
@irvinc in his article Los niños y la amistad | Children and friendship pointed out how important it is for people in general and for children in particular to relate to other children as well, which alerts us how behind an avatar can be creating a personality that distorts their self-concept with all the consequences that this may have.
Of course, any action, as you point out, must start in the home.
Thank you for sharing 😊
That is also an important point: the relationship with other children; the isolation that occurs when they are only dedicated to being in the virtual world is impressive. Parents often do not realize this until much later.
Thanks for mentioning it, friend @damarysvibra.
These are some great rules that you've created for phone use. It's hard to not give a small child the phone to entertain them - even if you have that rule, other family members might not follow it! HA! We limit screen time and make them "work" in order to get some. I also have taken FB off my phone and use it way less. Thanks for putting together this post. Blessings!
Also what you said about how it's affecting us is true! I mean you can drive down the road and see people with poor posture bent over their screens. I can only imagine that we'll have necks and shoulders that are malformed in the future!! Can you imagine what some of these teens will look like as old people who can't raise their heads!?!
Thanks for reading and comment. It is difficult not to give the phone to a small child because the parents' desire is for the child to calm down or be calm and the cell phone achieves that immediately, but the problems that arise later should make us think.
A large number of older adults have cervical problems or osteoarthritis, not to mention the future of those who spend a long time with their heads bowed. Something will come up to fix this, hopefully.
Best regards
It is true! So many kids I see with phones (including little ones). It especially happens in the US I believe because of the "entertainment" culture there. I used to have to tell my kids that they couldn't accept phones if we went out to eat with others and they gave the kids their phone to keep them entertained while we waited for food.
This is a very good reminder to everyone @charjaim. This is not just for kids, for teens but also even for adults.
Thank you for sharing this with us.
Very good recommendations to accompany the children. thanks for sharing. Be fine. A big hug from Maracay.
Thank you very much, friend @irvinc, I appreciate the comment. This is a topic that has caught my attention lately.
Best regards.