In the UK the average 3-4-year-olds spends 3 hours a day in front of a screen
Screens have been our parenting saviour, and whether you're sticking a film on Netflix or they're playing a game on the iPad, they're a welcome distraction when you're trying to get anything done. But of course, like with anything balance is important.are the most important and as their behaviours are learnt through observation of the world around them, this explains why as a parent your technology addiction may be leading your child down a technology dependent path.
The internet provokes what we call a ‘Butterfly mentality’; where the brain flits from thing to thing without having to focus for very long “The irony is that, due to online formats, children are technically reading more often these days - but it’s not Committed Reading, where they sit down and properly focus on a book. They’re skimming short blocks of text and most of their information is given in the form of videos, Vines and games.”According to research, our reduced attention spans could be due to the effects of dopamine released in our brains as we browse the internet.
“Our recommendation would always be to limit the amount of time children spend on screens, especially before bed or after school,” says Jacqui. “In today’s world, our devices have become an immediate source of entertainment rather than tools to be used when needed. Children need to learn that their iPad is no substitute for their own brain!”Here are five tips to help manage your child’s technology use and stop the inevitable tears that come with denying a three-year-old a tablet or screen time.
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