Six ways to cut down your kids’ screen time without any arguments – and parents will need to change their attitude too
Six ways to cut down your kids’ screen time without any arguments – and parents will need to change their attitude too
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MANY parents don't even know where to begin when it comes to getting their kids to spend less time staring at a screen. Whether it's social media, online games or TV - it all adds up and can be very addictive. "Inevitably, too much engagement on screens may lead to parents worrying about what their child or young person might be exposed to," she told MyLondon.
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"There may be difficulty in gauging how screen time might be affecting children and young people, a lack of balance in terms of other activities, and a general feeling of not being in control.". She spoke to o three mums and a dad, with kids between 12 and 17 years old and has shared some of their best tips for cutting down screen time without causing an argument.
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One parent opted for the 'if you can't beat them, join them' approach, and ended up gaining a much deeper understanding of their kids' online world. The parent explained: "I felt like if I couldn’t beat them, I would join them, and once I really understood what the draw was, I could then help them to learn to spend their time wisely.".
According to the parenting pro, some parents managed to cut screen time with screen time controls, but noted that they involved their child when setting them and reviewed them often. Instead of expecting your kids to go cold turkey, the parenting pro revealed that one parents "felt they had to compete with limiting screen time by offering something extra and exciting.".
