6 Tips for Successfully Educating Children in the Digital Age

The rapid development of technology today has shown that the world has entered a new era often known as the digital era. The term is used to describe the changing situation from analog mechanical and electronic technology to digital technology, Mother.

The most tangible thing that can be felt, is the rapid flow of information exchange. Since the presence of the internet, everyone can access, provide, disseminate, communicate, and perform various activities online. Various media can be used freely and widely. Supported again with unlimited access to information. Children of the digital age

With all the access to convenience provided, this change has affected the pattern of life of the child, Mother. It cannot be denied, children in this day and age are very dependent on digital devices. It's no wonder that today's children are referred to as the digital generation.

An educational writer named Marc Prensky called them 'digital natives', which describes the behavior of dependence on digital (internet) is very high. In his article titled 'Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants', published in 2001 it was said that technology has changed the way children think and process information, making it difficult for children to excel academically using outdated teaching methods.

Along with the advancement of technology and the onslaught of smartphone penetration is so large, making children today increasingly 'digital native'.

"It's common to see that a child under the age of 3 is already capable of operating a smartphone device," Prensky wrote.

In relation to children's education, the role of parents is very important in supervising the behavior of children when using digital devices. Given the ease of information that can be accessed without limits, this is actually very good, but there are also threats that can be a bad impact on children's behavior.

For example, the phenomenon of cyberbullying that can adversely affect a child's mental and behavior. Quoted from The Healthsite page, most of the teenagers became victims of cyberbullying.

Cyberbullying is an act of bullying that occurs on digital devices. A cyberbully can use technology to harass and make someone a victim. People who suffer this kind of abuse will tend to become depressed, anxious, and have suicidal thoughts.

In addition, based on research published in the Journal of Youth, social media use can affect children's sleep patterns. They feel the urge to wake up in the middle of the night to find out what their friends are posting. This actually causes children to become sleep deprived, so this condition can affect their mood. The problem of lack of sleep also has an impact on other health problems, such as depression, obesity, and so on. Tips for educating children in the digital age

Family involvement in a child's education is a must. Parents are the first educators for the growth and development of children, Mother. The form of education in the family is nurturing.

Parenting is closely related to a parent's ability to provide attention, time and support to meet a child's physical, mental, social, emotional, even spiritual needs. It is a process that refers to a series of actions, and parental interactions to support a child's development.

Quoting from the Parenting Firstcry page, there are some tips that you can apply in educating children in today's digital era while creating interaction between parents and children, which include: Limit the time of use of gadgets

Various activities will contribute to the overall development of the child. Be sure to set reasonable limits for the time of use of gadgets for children at home. This is done to encourage children to fill their activities with something more useful, such as playing, reading books, even spending time with family at home. Be a good role model

Children learn more from what they see than what they are taught. Parents are considered the first teachers for children, so be sure to be a good role model for them. Parents should also limit the use of social media which is a very effective way when you want to set an example to them. Never use gadgets as a child's emotional sedative.

Later, you may often see parents using technology as an emotional sedative for their children. In the case of children making tantrums or out of control, which is not the least of making parents use gadgets such as video games as a tool to calm them down. This will be a problem in the long run. Bridging the communication gap

Regular face-to-face communication with children is a great way to stay connected with them, and helps parents to bridge the gap in communication. Face-to-face communication activities are essential in their language development skills. Create a technology-free zone at home

A screenless zone at home, especially during mealtimes, family gatherings, or certain places in the home would be an excellent practice in limiting it. The best way to start this practice is to turn off the television during mealtimes or family discussions.

This helps in limiting the disorders that children have while eating. Not a few parents who have noticed that they do not even remember what has been eaten because the concentration is on their television or mobile phone. Parents should work closely with teachers at school.

Parents and teachers should work together as a community to raise responsible digital citizens. Many schools have turned to digital learning to educate students.

Well, as a parent, it is appropriate to support school efforts and increase the use of appropriate technology at home with proper guidance and supervision.

Hopefully information helps Mother and Father in educating children in the digital era.

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