TECHNOLOGY AND PARENTING
Technology ; the application of knowledge for achieving practical goals in a reproducible
way.The products resulting from efforts including both tangible tools such as machines and
intangible one’s such as software
TYPES OF TECHNOLOGY
Artificial intelligence : stimulation of human intelligence by computer systems
Information Technology : use of computer systems
Entertainment Technology :aims at providing better entertainment experiences to users
through science and technology
NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF TECHNOLOGY ON CHILDREN
Emotional and behavioral issues
Children may have an overwhelming desire to emulate their peers
Exposure to explicit content
The amount of explicit information available on the internet is surprising, with unsupervised access to technology will as a result have much easier access as most sites do not have age restrictions
Weakened social skills
Children on this generation tend to play online games ,access websites ,continuous use of technological devices can restrict the development of basic interaction skills
TIPS FOR PRESENT -DAY PARENTS AND GUARDIANS
Monitor behavioral change in your children
In behavior monitoring , a person analyzes patterns such as frequency of identified risk incidents,which indicate whether behavior exceeds a specified base line
Tip : parents should control what their children watch , this would prevent them from viewing illicit content which leads to bad morals
Getting the most out of your one on one time with the children
Children spend most of their time on electronic gadgets such as television ,this will make them addicted to the gadget that they do not get enough time for verbal interaction with their parents
Tip : parents should take gadgets away from them so that they can spend most of their time in verbal interaction
Being a good role model
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