Nowadays children have televisions in their homes, pads in their backpacks and computers in the classroom. It seems impossible to separate them from digital equipment. . Establish rules around screen time early on. Before giving your child their first smartphone, make sure that both you and your child learn about digital responsibility, signs of cyberbullying(网络暴力) and coping ways. . Basic, but important ones, can include not responding to texts from unknown numbers and never sharing their personal information online or with anyone they don't know.
. When establishing rules on technology with your child, remember they will feel more willing to follow rules when you do, too. Telling your child to avoid screens, if you are addicted to one, is likely to result in tension and frustration. As a parent, it's important to be a good role model for your child, not only with regards to technology but within everyday life.
Stress the value of physical play. I understand that we can't keep children from enjoying screen time. . Try to replace screen time with physical activity, and even give your child some gifts they enjoy if they reduce their time on digital equipment. .
A. Lead by example.
B. As result, their study and health suffer.
C. Make rule for the whole family to agree to.
D. But we can find a happy medium where we enable kids to be kids.
E. Here, as father of four, I'd like to share my thoughts with parents.
F. This shared information helps your child fully understand and respect rules.
G. In this way, they rely less on technology and seek happiness from creative play.
