More and more children and adolescents use digital devices. “Digital Parenthood”: how to help the child build a healthy relationship with gadgets Culture and education educating children in the digital era is not easy. Parents often do not know how to protect their children in the online space, how to balance the risks and opportunities associated with the Internet and digital devices. And sometimes mothers and dads simply do not keep up with the rapid development of modern technologies and do not always understand what exactly their children are doing while sitting at a computer or tablet. 62 ~ on World Parents, which is celebrated on June 1, the UN children’s fund (UNICEF) offers parents to advice from an expert on digital education Jacqueline Bear. 60 ~ P > 1. ask your child questions about its devices – just as you ask questions about toys or school. Find out what he likes in them, what he does not like, how often he uses them and what he does with them. 62 ~~ 60 > 2. 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 ~Discuss the risks of technology with children. Honestly talk to them about what worries you, for example, that the devices interfere with classes, or that there is content on the Internet, designed only for adults and capable of injuring a child. 60 > important and often remind children that they can contact you at any moment if they have problems in the network. You can try to tell them something like: “We do not always know how to cope with a particular situation that has arisen on the Internet. You may encounter things that confuse or upset you, and I want you to turn to me when you encounter these things. We can understand together how to deal with them. ”Parents should also be attentive to how they react in those situations when children turn to them with any problems. When mom and dads are scared, there is a temptation to intervene immediately, select a tablet or phone, scold a child. But the most correct reaction is first of all to say to him: “Thank you very much for telling me about it.” This increases the likelihood that our child will turn to us the next time. 3. do not forget about the possibility of deep problems. It is important not to blame the technology in all, they are neutral in themselves. For example, if your teenager spends too much time on social networks, constantly updating his tape, you can start a conversation with him about what is actually behind this behavior. This may be due to his anxiety that others think about him, or he can feel lonely or uncertainly in school. > 60 ~ strong > 60 ~/strong > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62Install clear rules of conduct on the Internet. In order to introduce such rules, answer a number of questions for yourself. How do you want him to behave on the network ? what does it mean to be a good, responsible user ? What do you not want him to do (for example, insulting other children) ? what he should not do for security reasons (for example, provide personal data) ? 60 ~/p ~ ~~ 60 > while let your children understand that it Errors will happen that this is normal and that they only learn to behave on the Internet. 60 > 5. Create areas free from technologies. Moreover, this can be either a place and time. For example: no devices at the table, during lunch or dinner. It is desirable that all family members follow the rule. it is important to make sure that there are no devices next to the bed at night, it can interfere with healthy sleep. Doctors also recommend stopping using gadgets and not looking at the screens at least an hour before sleep. Gadgets can be an important tool for teaching children. 6. control content. It is important to make sure that the content to which your children get access on the Internet corresponds to the age and level of development. Tell the children that they should ask you permission before downloading new applications or join new platforms. Consider the possibility of using parental control technologies that allow you to limit the time spent online, filter the content or block the possibility of making purchases. ~ 60 > 7. study technology together. Enter the practice of regular joint use of the Internet. For example, you can watch the video on the “Uyutub” or study a new application together. This will allow you to build more trusting relationships with the child, and it will be more willing to share with you what does online. ~ 60 > 8. 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62If you want to establish parental control, filters or monitor what your child is doing on the Internet, warn him about it and explain your decision. This again will help to form a trusting relationship. It will be better if he learns about it from you, and at the same time will understand that this is due to your desire to ensure its safety. ~ 60 > as the children become older and acquire more experience in the use of devices, you can provide them more Independence. 60 > 9. model healthy habits for your children. Act like a team. It is also important for parents to limit their own time before the screens. If you combine efforts with children to establish healthy habits and boundaries for the whole family – this is a great opportunity to go beyond the dynamics of “I am against you” and instead work on the creation of the speaker “We are together against the problems that can be associated with technologies.” 60 >> 62 ~ 10. Turn the use of technologies into a game, entertainment or creative process. Moreover, this may include the game directly. They can be developing and cognitive. The game is the main way to know the world for a child, a special small one. Through the game, he learns to think, plan, use imagination. On gadgets, children can also draw, paint, make cartoons, write down video stories about their toys. ~ 60 > so you will encourage healthy use of technology, and instead of a source of dependence and method of meaningless time, they will become an important tool that will expand your child horizons.