Cell phones have become an integral part of our lives, and we cannot deny this fact or even ignore it. Children just like adults are becoming slaves to these little gadgets. There’s been a lot of debate on whether kids should be given cells phones or not. Obviously, considering the tender age and the exposure a cell phone can give to your child, it is a matter of concern. While there are parents who want their kids to carry cell phones only for security concerns, there’s the flip side to it which does matter a lot. So, how do we decide whether we should be giving cell phones to our children or not. Apparently, parents who consider to give cell phones to their children at the age of 8 -10 years, have to keep a few points in mind. Here’s a run through some of the points to consider, so as to ensure safe and responsible handling of cell phone.
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Avoid giving your child a smart phone if your objective is safety of the child only.
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If you provide a cell phone set limitations for the use of it.
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Ensure that your kid cannot download any games or obscene content
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Be aware of the passwords they set
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Take away the phone once the child is at home, if not at least 1 hour before bedtime
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Understand that your child will observe you and learn, so be a good role model
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Lock the sites that have adult content
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Talk to your children about it
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Set limits with the usage of screen
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Monitor their usage by using apps that help
Try to understand your child and his/her cognitive capabilities. Consider the maturity levels of the child and then come to a conclusion on – if it would be a good idea to give the cell phone to your child at that age. There are children with ADHD behaviors who aren’t able to handle cell phones with responsibility. You may decide on the basis of your own experiences with the child and the responsibility.
*Sourced from the Internet
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