According to one survey, roughly 60 percent of children in the elementary school age range alone own a cell phone.
and apps to monitor their activity , though all the tech advances on the planet can't make up for the eagle eye and proactiveness of a responsible parent.That responsibility starts with ensuring that your child is mature enough to own a cell phone. And if you're considering a smartphone, that maturity level will need to be even greater.
It's not only about screen time, but making sure that your child understands concepts like cybersecurity and the mental health risks associated with social media usage and cyberbullying. "Social media can often affect a child's self-esteem, self-worth, and well-being. These effects are exhibited by depression, body dysmorphic disorder, and anxiety. And there can be a direct correlation drawn between cyberbullying and depression among youth," added Singer.
aren't always on your phone. Kids need to see that downtime doesn't always mean mindlessly scrolling on social media. Sure, there's a time for that! But our kids tend to pick up our patterns, for better or worse, so be mindful of your balance between phone time and phone-free time.Framing technology as a positive thing, versus something you're just going to be nagging them about constantly, can help get things off on the right foot.
or "contract" to keep them on track, and limiting access are necessary first steps. Sure, you might get a ton of eye rolls and's, but Conley says parents can always "[...] gradually increase [their] child's access as they grow and understand the pros and cons of technology and social media."
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