The Importance Of The Age Of Technology And Media

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Today is the age of technology and media. In a world there are many toddlers have an online presence. Today technology has become second nature for people. These technologies have become their primary ways of communicating. Technologies seem like fun and games until someone gets hurt. Children have more digital media in their homes and their lives. So, children are no longer to leave their homes to meet dangerous strangers. Strangers that will spread illegal content in order to exploit children that may impact their life forever. On the other hand, technology such as internet and other devices like smart phones or tablets that help children in their education and improve their skills as child. However, children need to learn how to engage …show more content…

Just like a television it’s a good idea for parents to set time limits on their child’s access to the internet. Children need physical exercise, playtime with friend, and time for homework or adequate rest. So, parents have to set rules when their child can go online and how long. Also, parents have to learn their children what sites they can visit ,whether or not they can post pictures or use a webcam and who they can communicate with online. Besides explain for children what sites or activities are off-limits and why. Parents have to consider making certain times of the day off limits such as, dinner time, homework time. Parents have to make rules that they are comfortable with and reflect their values as a parent. However once they established the rules they have to enforce them consistently. Parents have to ensure that their children are safe when they access to the internet and go online. It’s also a good idea for parents to limit the locations where their child has access to the internet in their home. Parents have to consider keeping computers gaming systems and other devices that can access to the internet in a common area of the house, so parents can monitor their children’s use and ensure that their children don’t become secretive about accessing the internet. Also, parents have to consider restricting internet use on devices such as smartphones use by children. Smartphones and other devices are harder to monitor, so parents may want to simply disable internet access on such devices through their service provider. Some service providers can also offer parent controls and limit text

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