Protect Children From Negative Effects of Technology

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It's clear that technology isn't completely good, especially for children. It is a challenge for parents and teachers to guide their children in using technology wisely, especially in terms of social media. Crime, lies that are widespread on social media, can make children affected if they are not under parental guidance in using social media.

Many parents do not understand at all about social media, there are also parents who understand but pay less attention to their children. Children who are very close to technology and social media, very likely to be affected by the evil that is on social media, they can believe lies, cheat, or even affected by promiscuity and drugs.

What should parents do?

• Controlling the Gadget Content and Social Media
  One way that is often used is control and check the contents of the gadget and also children's social media accounts. This control can be done by limiting playing time, or if the child is old enough to create a social media account, parents can check their social media content. Looking at the friends he is following, with whom he interacts. Parents must be directly involved in the child's gadget game, and discuss what they see there.

• Making gadgets as learning media
  Choosing the right application and content from the services that are in the gadget, can make the gadget as fun or interactive learning tool or media. Take advantage of technological advancements to develop children's positive image, and also their academic development.

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• Being a good example for children.
  When gathering together, parents should avoid using gadgets. Take advantage of that time to communicate. share stories and other positive things. Parents should be a good example in terms of the momentum of using a gadget.

• Keep away from content that is not age-appropriate.
  Currently, social media services can be arranged according to age needs. Parents must use this to keep their children away from bad content services. If your child exposes violent content, then this will make them imitate to do the same thing.

Supervising and guiding children so that they are wise in utilizing technology is a must. This will affect the child's future, also influence their lives, very influential for the nature and behavior of children. This activity is something that must be done together, not only parents and teachers. People around must also be involved in monitoring and guide the use and utilization of technology in children.

My References :

techinasia.com
honestdocs.id
www.medcom.id
mastel.id

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