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Unplugged Parenting - the smart new way to have a family digital detox
Newspaper | Telegraph
Date | 7.9.2017
Language | English
Country | UK
Topic Tags | addiction, childhood, technology-free, youth
Summary | Parents are usually concerned about their children and their online habits, and think it's hard to find a balance in our digital world. Parents need to keep an eye on their children because there are some alarming consequences: for instance, many four year olds have language delays because they've spent too much time on screens. While technology is not all bad, parents also need to change their own behavior in order to find the right balance.
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Should I befriend my children and their pals online?
Newspaper | Telegraph
Date | 10.6.2017
Language | English
Country | UK
Topic Tags | childhood, privacy, social media, threat, youth
Summary | 80% of children between 11 and 15 years old have a smartphone. They spend a lot of time on social media platforms. Social media have a lot of advantages but they can also lead to social exclusion and embarrassment. According to a study, Instagram and Snapchat are the worst platforms for teenagers and young adults. As a result, some parents want to join the same social media sites and befriend their children so they can keep an eye on them. However, this might not be the right solution. Children and parents have a right to privacy.
Image Description | Photograph of a woman (foreground) and two children on their phone (background), a kid using and looking at a screen,
Image Tags | female(s), male(s), smartphone, tablet
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