Nevertheless, modern children spend a lot of time communicating with gadgets (or peers through gadgets), which completely destroys live communication in the family. Why does it happen that with all the parents' attempts, gadgets are still more interesting to children?
1. Parents themselves do not know how to spend time with children
Most often, adults try to switch to some of their own affairs in order to communicate with the child "by the way." And not because they are very busy. And just laziness or do not know how. Therefore, communication with parents is boring, scarce, uninteresting.
2. Parents encourage gadgets
Is the child busy and does not require attention? Class, we continue in the same spirit. As a result, the gadget becomes the most interesting friend and advisor for the child.
3. Parents are constantly busy
If work or other things really take up a lot of time, then the easiest way to distract the child is to use a phone or a game console. One problem is that it will not be possible to abruptly stop this communication, because addiction to gadgets emerges very quickly. They provide opportunities that are difficult for a child to replace with personal communication, especially if he is not used to it.However, scientists argue that the lack of normal communication between parents and children, going beyond standard everyday issues, can disrupt physiological and mental development baby.
It is also worth remembering your own behavior. If you communicate with your child without taking your eyes off the gadget, and the smartphone is your constant companion, then the child will adopt this behavior and demand the same activity.
What should parents do?
1. Get used to the idea that gadgets will somehow be present in a child's life in a significant amount. The only question is at what age and for what purpose.
2. Give your child the maximum attention and tactile contact possible to maintain attachment.
3. Connect your imagination to find new games and activities for children that are not related to gadgets.
4. Limit the time of using gadgets. And this applies to the whole family. For example, make a rule for yourself not to pick up the phone at the table even after 7 pm.
5. Let the kids get bored. It is boredom that drives the child's learning to keep himself occupied and entertained. If this constantly falls on the shoulders of the parents, then the child simply does not know how to act otherwise than to demand the attention and involvement of adults.
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