Parental Worries - Overuse of social media & Internet...
Parental Worries - Overuse of social media & Internet...
Two issues that parents are most concerned about as their kids head back to school are the effects of online platforms and internet usage on their lives. The use of social media and wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">digital devices by children can have negative impacts on well-being, confidence, social connections, and sleep patterns. As a result, parents may find it challenging to appropriately monitor their children's usage of these tools. Younger kids are utilising social media and wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">digital gadgets. Prior reports indicate that during the pandemic, parents' concerns about screen time increased. We advise parents to monitor their kids' technology use and to think about setting limits if they see unhealthful interactions or behaviours. Kid protection can also be aided by specific social media and device settings.Concerns about emotional and mental health are paramount. Based on 2,099 responses gathered in February, the poll's results also show parents' ongoing concern for their kids' mental health. The majority of parents consider bullying, stress, anxiety, depression, and suicide to be serious issues.We suggest that parents have recurring conversations with their kids about the safety they feel at school and the violent incidents they've heard about. Assuring them of the safety measures their school has put in place is important, but they should also age-appropriately explain everything and refrain from providing gory details.
Two issues that parents are most concerned about as their kids head back to school are the effects of online platforms and internet usage on their lives. The use of social media and wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">digital devices by children can have negative impacts on well-being, confidence, social connections, and sleep patterns. As a result, parents may find it challenging to appropriately monitor their children's usage of these tools. Younger kids are utilising social media and wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">digital gadgets. Prior reports indicate that during the pandemic, parents' concerns about screen time increased. We advise parents to monitor their kids' technology use and to think about setting limits if they see unhealthful interactions or behaviours. Kid protection can also be aided by specific social media and device settings.Concerns about emotional and mental health are paramount. Based on 2,099 responses gathered in February, the poll's results also show parents' ongoing concern for their kids' mental health. The majority of parents consider bullying, stress, anxiety, depression, and suicide to be serious issues.We suggest that parents have recurring conversations with their kids about the safety they feel at school and the violent incidents they've heard about. Assuring them of the safety measures their school has put in place is important, but they should also age-appropriately explain everything and refrain from providing gory details.