Due to the lack of knowledge about digital worlds, some adults feel a certain „fear” or „fear”, but cannot avoid a reality that requires support, especially Minors are vulnerable to inappropriate uses of technology.
Liliana Betancourt, chair of the Department of Psychiatry at the Roosevelt Institute, explained this Juveniles have „emotional immaturity, a sense of being bound together, boundaries, norms, routines, self-control, and privacy.”.
According to Betancourt, technology and social networks are part of everyday life, and the most important protective factor for minors is the bond with their parents.
The expert emphasized that this relationship should be maintained and strengthened The importance of giving minors confidence is that they know they can trust an adult if they have questions about using technology.
Adults should take responsibility for their children's entertainment, distraction and play. There are authoritative guides on the Internet with scientific backing that share strategies for responsible use of technology.
These are the recommendations of the Spanish Pediatric Association
- Avoid using two or more devices at the same time.
- Children between 0 and 2 years of age should not use screens.
- If the child is 3 to 5 years old, these devices should be used only for 1 hour a day.
- Above 5 years, only 2 hours per day.
- Set up screen-free areas around the house, such as bedrooms and bathrooms.
There are risks of technology, and ignoring them won't make them go away, so it's important to pay attention to subtle changes in your children's sleep patterns, behaviors, mood, or academic performance.