Today's children grow up with different kinds of electronic devices (电子设备) around them. It seems that they can't live in a world without smart phones, tablets(平板电脑) and the Internet. According to a report, 42% of American children under 8 have their own tablets. They usually spend more than 2 hours a day in front of the screens.
What do parents think of electronic devices?
| Electronic devices help kids learn in a new way. There are lots of educational apps and kids can learn a lot from them. —Frank | Electronic devices make learning fun. With many videos and games, kids will be more interested in learning. —Maggie |
| My child is getting fat because he spends too much time on the computer. And he has sleep problems because of some computer games. —Rose | Some electronic devices make kids lose themselves. As a result, they don't want to do out-door activities or talk with people around them. —Henry |
It is important to make rules to limit(限制) your children's screen time. The following rules can be helpful.
No electronic devices during family meals.
No electronics use during family fun nights.
No screen time in cars.
No screens in bedrooms.
Every week, choose one night to be screen-free(无屏幕). It could be good for children's physical and emotional (情绪的) health. Also, it can improve family's relationships.
