The importance of educating for the good use of the cell phone

Today technology plays a very important role in the development of our daily activities, We have become dependent on mobile devices and it is almost impossible for us to `` perceive our day without a smartphone and better not talk about not having an internet connection.

But the alarming thing here is not to incorporate the mobile phone into our daily lives, of course it is not, the problem arises when we lose the notion of reality by concentrating on a virtual life and that is where we must learn to set limits, and we cannot pretend to control the use of the telephone or the information to which our children are exposed when surfing the internet, if we are not able to control the use that we give it, let us remember that our children are a reflection of what we teach them and are a sponge that absorbs both the positive and negative things that we bring to them.

The first and most important are the RULES of mobile use that must clearly be established within the home.

-It begins with a short but clear talk about the benefits and risks of having a mobile phone..

-Experts recommend that 13 years is the most appropriate age to allow your child to have their own cell phone, Before it is not recommended and it would not be safe.

-It is important to talk to them about social media, having an active account on a social network implies responsibility, so make it clear that he can't talk to strangers, share your location or aggressive or violent content, do not bother or harass more children, I also take care of the photographs that you upload to the networks.

-Our role as parents is to limit ourselves to checking and supervising the use of the mobile phone, but do not invade your privacy.

And that is why we want to share some tips on how you can teach your children to use technology in a responsible and conscious way..

1. Limited use: Remind him that the use of the mobile phone is restricted for the class schedule, time to eat and sleep, make sure that using the mobile is not the last activity they do before going to sleep.
2. Apps with value: Remember that in the universe of mobile applications that exist, not all of them are garbage, there are some that can be of support in educational activities, cultural, numerical calculation, emotional or health, in addition to the recreational ones that really generate value.
3. Time out: establish a space, box or bag where everyone can deposit cell phones, when it comes to sharing family time, rest or coexist, you will always be an example for them, so you should also participate in this activity.
4. Connect with Reality: remember that it is important that you teach your child to enjoy real and tangible things, learn and have fun with more productive activities such as going to the park, to swim, play chess at home whatever allows you to connect with your real life and keep your body and mind moving.
5. Alert Bridge: remember that the excessive use of any mobile device can have collateral effects on health, like anxiety, obesity, depression, school failure, vision or sleep problems and especially that can cause addiction.

Remember that information opens doors and awakens our critical thinking, technology is just one step closer to all that knowledge, She is our best ally if we know how to use it and we do not allow her to use us..

We hope this information can be of use to you and we will have feedback with your experiences or advice that can help us all!, remember that if we take a positive approach we can help many through technology!