Parenting in the Digital Age: Modeling Healthy and Responsible Social Media Use for Children
In what ways can parents model healthy and responsible social media use for their children, and what are some important behaviors and values to promote when it comes to technology and online communication?
Most children in today’s world spend a lot of time online, so it is incredibly important to help them learn healthy and responsible social media use. Here are some tips from AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) [1].
Each family needs to make a plan for media use based on their own family values and parenting style. Media platforms on the internet can improve the quality of everyday life when used thoughtfully and appropriately.
Editor’s note: for example, YouTube and Tiktok can be valuable additional tools in a child’s upbringing. You can get even more use out of them with the Pastory app. With Pastory, you can influence your kid’s feed in such a way that it is customized based on your preferences. Your child will get the educational content he needs, according to their individual features and qualities as well as your family values.
Media requires the same treatment as any other environment in a child’s life. The use of social media and entertainment services also needs to be limited.
Children don’t always have to spend screen time alone. Interaction with them fosters social skills and promotes dialogue between parent and child.
Parents should model healthy social media use by demonstrating responsible behavior online. They should avoid negative interactions and demonstrate good digital citizenship by posting positive content and engaging in respectful online conversations.
Some important behaviors and values include respect for others, responsibility, honesty, empathy and self-control.
Links
- The AAP Parenting Website – healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Media/Pages/Tips-for-Parents-Digital-Age.aspx