RULE THEIR TECHNOLOGY
Balancing technology and media is a big part of parenting. Technology gives benefits in communication, safety, education and entertainment, but all those benefits are muddied by easy access to pornography, violence and mature content, not to mention all the time spent on technology. Research states that children over age 8 average about seven hours a day with media and technology. Parents must become media and technology experts. Things to remember
1. Know what & where kids are online- do your research as well as LOOK AT THEIR PHONE OR TABLET.
2. Place boundaries around technology – when, where and how much kids can have it are a great starting place.
3. Model correct practices – evaluate your own relationship with technology
4. Teach them that not everything is real and true. Kids need to understand that everything they see is not real, can be enhanced, and may not be true.