Technology is a necessary evil for a parent, and as a parent in this digital age, I have a love-hate relationship with technology. Sure, it's convenient to buy things online, communicate with others, entertain yourself, and even work; it can also be a real pain in the neck.

Case in point: this morning, my toddler was screaming her lungs out because I didn’t let her watch Baby Shark, as I felt I needed to reduce her screen time and engage her some other way, like with her toys for learning, but this girl wasn’t having it. It can be quite easy for parents to be sucked into always engaging their little ones with these electronic gadgets, but it's important to find a balance and incorporate the way our parents who didn’t have these gadgets engaged us with them.

Well, you know you're your kids best teachers. They see all your screen time and it's a norm for them. They see this as their brains are developing and adjusting to their new environment outside the womb. People don't realize it but the game has completely changed when it comes to parenting these days. It's almost like new instructions should be handed out.

Joannebassey:
Technology is a necessary evil for a parent, and as a parent in this digital age, I have a love-hate relationship with technology. Sure, it's convenient to buy things online, communicate with others, entertain yourself, and even work; it can also be a real pain in the neck.

Case in point: this morning, my toddler was screaming her lungs out because I didn’t let her watch Baby Shark, as I felt I needed to reduce her screen time and engage her some other way, like with her toys for learning, but this girl wasn’t having it. It can be quite easy for parents to be sucked into always engaging their little ones with these electronic gadgets, but it's important to find a balance and incorporate the way our parents who didn’t have these gadgets engaged us with them.

you made the mistake of allowing your child to be on these tablet playing all day long, while you should monitor and most importantly regulate their time on it. now that you've set your foot down, make sure you allow the child only a set time on it everyday and/or let it be a reward for when that child does other thing you expect them to do.
better late than never!

we modern day parents are already on d path of failing ,with respect to this computer trouble.we need to really draw d line n stand firm on discipline with all firmness lest we begin to sing d same song europe is dancing to now due to foolish comfort and share negligence of parental responsibilities.africa is known for child training but we seem to be loosing such noble identity copyin d white man (who has virtually everything working for him )my kids wont stay up on tv while i stay in bed,my daughter has a system but strictly for academic work and thats when i am around.i am on d clergy side thus know that i must practice what i preach.

Parents have shifted their roles to teachers, hence the many problems we face today.

My nephew's school gave them tablets, the boy doesn't bother reading the books within the tablet... He's always playing games with it because they installed a lot of games in it.

The teachers have never asked them to bring the tablets along with them to school, which got me wondering what was the main purpose of giving them those tablets in the first place.

Samantha124:
My nephew's school gave them tablets, the boy doesn't bother reading the books within the tablet... He's always playing games with it because they installed a lot of games in it.

The teachers have never asked them to bring the tablets along with them to school, which got me wondering what was the main purpose of giving them those tablets in the first place.

that is waste of resources and it can make the students lazy not reading or doing research work

My niece's school also gave them tablets last year, she was doing her first year in high school and this girl was always using it for tiktok and playing amapiano music..🤣🤣🤣

Mbenny:
that is waste of resources and it can make the students lazy not reading or doing research work

Children of these days are the mercy of technology.

Parenting is now digital.
Parents and children learn almost everything from the social media.
The good.
The bad.
The very ugly things.

Joannebassey:
Technology is a necessary evil for a parent, and as a parent in this digital age, I have a love-hate relationship with technology. Sure, it's convenient to buy things online, communicate with others, entertain yourself, and even work; it can also be a real pain in the neck.

Case in point: this morning, my toddler was screaming her lungs out because I didn’t let her watch Baby Shark, as I felt I needed to reduce her screen time and engage her some other way, like with her toys for learning, but this girl wasn’t having it. It can be quite easy for parents to be sucked into always engaging their little ones with these electronic gadgets, but it's important to find a balance and incorporate the way our parents who didn’t have these gadgets engaged us with them.

A toddler should not be introduced to screen time yet. They have toys that match each age and introducing your toddler to screen time at such young stage is literally child abuse. You should be bonding and using those recommnended toys that match their stage of development.

In parenting at that age, nothing like digital age parenting. Breastfeed, feed, bond, nurture. Sing to your toddler so the toddler adores mama's voice. All basic nature and nurture a real human with tabula rasa needs to become a functional part of human society.
Children grow fast these days so cherish and enjoy this once in a lifetime opportunity in the life of your toddler.
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Toddlers must be very limited to screen time but unfortunately, many parents use it to keep their toddlers engaged.

They should be playing with toys, molding with plasticine which would help their little hands and fingers gain strength, colouring which helps their eye-hand coordination, having them sing along to nursery rhymes etc.

Hj

Like you said, technology is a necessary evil.

How about educational entertainment?

Mindlog:
Toddlers must be very limited to screen time but unfortunately, many parents use it to keep their toddlers engaged.

I used to be pro this thought… Now I see it as a messiah.
My wife works remotely…. And this Boy will never allow her to drink water drop cup.
Thanks to YouTube.
Sometimes I’m scared of what tomorrow will be.
I’m scared if I won’t end up to be a bad Daddy.
I’m hoping we can substitute the E-environment for real outdoor experience…
But parent working 9-5 daily isn’t helping

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When I been dey Poland in 2015
The thing shock me
Small small children dey carry Big phones
I remember one time I enter their bus na so I dey answer call with my Nokia phone as I end call I just look front come see one small 8 year old looking girl with her pink school bag carry iphone 6 for hand.
Bus stop for her school, she come down
I just dey look say this world don change

Shame almost catch me. Small pikin dey use Iphone 6 me I dey use Nokia Torchlight

Ok

My children will not be allowed those tablets till they are in high school. Maybe one or two hours supervised use. This next generation will surely me damaged.

Spare the rod and spoil the child.

This was the same topic I taught in the House fellowship yesterday evening.
Striking a balance between today's Godly youth and ICT. I can also apply it to this topic here.

It all lies on you as the parent to do the balancing. You need to start guiding her right from this early age on how, when to and not to use the e-gadgets by setting the rules straight and making sure she sticks to them or risk getting a few spanks here and there, better still, grounded if she fails to adhere. Then a little reward from time to time when she does well with the rules.

Also, try engaging her in her studies in a fun way to distract her from the tv shows. Say for instance, try using those cartoon characters or songs to teach her letters and numbers ( it means you have to be creative). Things she likes to hear and see from her cartoons can be incorporated into learning to make it fun for her. If your personal engagements are too straight forward and boring, that is when you see her kicking and want to rather watch her shark Doo Doo Doo...

You can also slot in learning instructional videos that come with songs if shes the type that likes visuals so much. Engage her in learning and others activities with things that are in line with her interests. One on one may not be her thing and you may not be like me who can sing and roll on the floor to get children to laugh and learn while having fun.

Can you roll on the floor??
Can you jump around? Can you, can you?
Can you fall on the ground and let them laugh out loud and say.. Aunty fall down!!!! Then Join you and say.. I fall down , I fall down.. .

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Raising children in the digital age can be challenging, but there are some things you can do to help them navigate the online world safely. Here are some tips:

1. Set boundaries: Establish rules around screen time and what types of content are appropriate.

2. Monitor their activity: Keep an eye on what your children are doing online and who they are interacting with.

3. Educate them: Teach your children about the dangers of the internet, such as cyberbullying and online predators.

4. Lead by example: Model healthy tech habits yourself and limit your own screen time.

5. Use parental controls: Take advantage of the parental control features on devices and apps to restrict access to certain content.

6. Encourage offline time: Encourage your children to spend time outside or engage in other activities that don't involve screens.