Be a digital parent
Today, children under the age of 9 spend more than 2 hours on mobile phones and tablets, says a recent reputable online survey. This trend of screen addiction for children between the ages of 3 and 9 shows a sharp increase in 2011, when children in the same age group used to spend 15 minutes a day in front of their screens. However, with a high 200% increase in screen time usage in 2017, this is creating huge alarm among parents and has become a viral issue on social media.
Why do children do it?
The survey indicates that the possible reasons could be many, some logical and others forced.
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Improved digital awareness over the years may be a big reason.
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It is the age of technology and innovations. The technological revolution has swept everyone away, including children under the age of 9.
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Schools organize special technology classes, proper practical use of mobile/tablet devices also plays a vital role.
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Parents are not paying attention to solving this growing problem, where their young children can use these devices.
Why kids love screen time
In the eyes of a child under the age of 9, life is just funny cartoons, games and apps. How can they miss out on their favorite TOM and Jerry cartoons, animated movies, exciting games, and most of all, just for the sake of adventure, they love it. They find these colorful cell phones and tablets attractive and fun. They are too young to “think” about the advantages and disadvantages of technology. They love the idea of having the world in the palm of their hand, playing video games and seeing their favorite characters like Spider-Man, Superman come alive with a tap on their screens. There is no denying the fact that they have their own fun time, however, without parental supervision, this fun time could quickly turn into access to inappropriate content, even if it seems accidental.
Parents have something to say about it
According to the survey, 80% of parents confirm that these digital children love to spend more and more time on their screens. They like to toggle between games, kids movies, animated movies, some study apps and the list goes on. These parents are somewhat wary of this challenging situation, where their younger children use these devices frequently.
A surprising survey result
In a shocking study last month, many of the children (ages 8-11) enjoyed their TV or video games in the comfort of their bedrooms. They spent a lot of time watching TV or playing video games. This fact influenced their study, dinner time, lunch time and of course bedtime, leaving parents scratching their heads over this marvel of technology.
Software applications come to the rescue AGAIN
Thanks to the Software industry, we have a solution. Such puzzling situations demand quick and perfect solutions. A parental control app can monitor, track and also give parents control over the children’s device. Children under the age of 9 can learn the daily time limit through parent-only apps like FamilyTime or Qustodio features, where parents can set a daily time limit for device usage. It will change the life of a peaceful parent and at the same time kids can learn to use screen time responsibly.
