Children & Smartphone Addiction

Children's smartphone addiction and countermeasuresThere are many things to worry about, such as smartphone addiction, which is sometimes referred to as "bad" in childcare, and its effects on the brain and eyes. Still, there is no doubt that smartphones are convenient and convenient items for many people.The smartphone itself is not bad, the important thing is how to use it. This time, we will introduce the characteristics and harmful effects of children's smartphone addiction, and countermeasures to prevent it.Increasing children's smartphone addiction"Smartphone dependence" is no longer just an adult problem. Now that children spend more time in the house due to the CoVID-19 Pandemic, we need to be more aware. The following check items are clues to check smartphone dependence. Please try it to your child and check it out.Items to check when using a smartphone for children

• Wanting to use smartphone right away
• Can't stop using smartphone
• In a bad mood when picking up smartphone
• Continue to use smartphone for more than the set time
• Crazy about smartphone to the point of missing meals

How is it? If there are many items that apply to your children, we recommend that you review your child's smartphone usage a little.Is smartphone childcare dangerous?There is a reason why childcare with smartphones is said to be not good. If you rely on your smartphone, you'll need to know that. The most said is that it is very irritating to the eyes and brain and has an adverse effect. Some people are worried about becoming smartphone addicted. Of course, this is the same for adults.It is still dangerous to rely too much on your smartphone, such as using it for a long time or giving it to your children as soon as they cry. If your children only look at your smartphone all day long, you will lack communication between parents and children. Another disadvantage of smartphone childcare is that the adults around you don't like children who have been using smartphones for a long time.What to do to prevent children from becoming smartphone addictedAs mentioned earlier, smartphones have various risks, but it is still difficult to prevent children from using them at all. Lastly, I would like to introduce the points for children to get along with their smartphones without becoming addicted.Let us decide the rules for using smartphonesAs with adults, what is decided or instructed by a person requires considerable power to protect and obey. However, it's easy to carry out what you decide and what you set goals. Tell your child that if you use your smartphone too much, you will become more and more addicted, and let your child think about the rules of how to deal with your smartphone to prevent it from happening. And it's a good idea to make it a parent-child convention.Call out when your children are touching your smartphoneWhen your child is enthusiastic about touching the smartphone, show interest and talk to them, such as "What are you looking at?" And "How do you get a screen that looks so interesting?" Younger children will happily talk to their moms and teach them proudly. It's a good idea to use your smartphone as a common topic for parents and children, as a communication tool.Do something that interests your child more than your smartphoneBy playing sports and moving your body, you can feel the joy of visiting zoos and museums and seeing the real thing, and by touching the majesty and mystery of nature, you will be able to feel more fun and moving than your smartphone. Let's do it. Parents want to create an opportunity to meet something that is more appealing than smartphones.When your child breaks their promise, let's look back rather than prohibitionIf your kida don't follow the rules you have decided and break their promises, first listen to their reason why they couldn't keep it. There must be a child's circumstances and arguments. It can be a child's selfish excuse, but it's important to be aware of it. Suddenly scolding and banning or confiscating does not solve the problem. Also, as your child gets older, how they use their smartphone will change. It's a good idea to revisit the rules and re-establish the promises.