It's okay, if you have a mobile
Our children grow and go out more with their friends. The uneasiness of not having them around makes parents end up buying a mobile phone for their child. A mobile phone can be very useful at the time of feeling more secure to have them located at all hours, but in front of the control that gives us, the important thing is to know how to communicate with our children.
Already Nearly half of children between 6 and 11 years old carry a mobile phone in their pocket. The reasons why parents end up buying a mobile phone for their children and at younger and younger ages are based onSafety, relief and control what brings themWhere are you? and with whom?These are questions that must be resolved before you have crossed the front door. The important thing is to be based on good communication with the young people and that the use of the mobile phone should be focused on only emergency cases.
How to educate on the use of the mobile phone
- It is not recommended to buy a mobile before age 12. The advised age is between 14 and 16 years, a moment that coincides with the adolescent's social stage par excellence.
- Limit the use. In general it is advisable that minors only use the mobile phone with a single purpose, to be in contact with their parents in cases of emergency.
- Responsibility Children should be able to control calls and mobile spending.
- Set hours and places without mobile. Part of the education on mobile use is based on this point. Children must understand that there are times when the phone can not be used: at the table while eating, in class This will help them not to develop dependence on technology.
- Know the risks. You should understand that you should never give your number to strangers or talk to them.
How should parents act
- Open an authentic dialogue. It is important to know the children, to know about their friendships, about what they spend their leisure time and to know how to focus on aspects of their life that may lead us to create concern.
- We must pay attention and worry about serenity, objectivity and healthy concern for the life of the children. There is no relationship between nightlife and serious situations of danger.
- It is essential that there are no fractures between your family life and that of other activities. That is, it is important to create a relationship between family and friends and feel comfortable. Our house must be open to meet your friends and you can feel that you can count on the family when you want.
- It is vital to base our relationship with children in trust, banish naivety, make them understand that they can count on us and be sure they can call us without fear of getting angry.
Noelia de Santiago Monteserín
