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A recent UNICEF report revealed that 50.5% of teenagers between the age of 14 and 16 spend 4 hours or more online in a week! In fact, 17% of them actually spend more than 12 hours a week online!
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But did you know you, as parents can do something about it? School holidays are approaching, which could mean more screen-time for your children but not unless you bring a little more balance into their days!
Here are a few tips to help your family get used to healthy digital habits!
Guide Your Kids To Good Content
Too much control is not good for a healthy relationship, but zero control can lead to unwanted problems as well. Teenagers need some guidance and attention. Help them make smart choices about what they do on their device. Google's Family Link App allows you to approve or block apps that you child wants to download from Google Playstore and receive teacher-recommended apps that you can download directly onto your child’s device.
Keep An Eye On Screen Time!
The Family Link app allows you to set time limits and bedtime for their device, so the device would automatically lock when it’s time for a break! (of course, once you set the timing)
Cool, isn’t it?
Set A Good Example!
Well, well, here comes the difficult part. It’s always easier said than done. But if you want your child to spend less screen-time, you’ve got to set an example as well. Children observe and learn. So it is important for you to practice what you preach as well!
Google’s Digital Wellbeing tools helps you to unplug and make the most of family time. You can customize when and how you get notifications with specific tips and pointers.
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Talk About It – IRL
Last but not least, talk about it. Trust us, the more you say it, the more it stays in your mind. So if you want your children to be aware of the importance of digital wellbeing, have healthy discussions about it with them using the educational resources in the app, like Be Internet Awesome. It teaches kids the fundamental of digital citizenship and safety so they know and can explore the online world with confidence.
Hope these tips are useful for you! Download the app for to learn more about it!
Teach your kids to take a break from gadgets!
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