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BUKANMAEN.COM – Educating children in the digital era as it is today becomes a challenge for us parents. Where parents need to supervise children and educate them to use technology wisely. Here are tips on educating children in the digital era that parents can do.6 Tips to Educate Children in the Digital Age to Be Smart and Characterful

What does the digital age mean? Maybe some of you are wondering about this. Based on data from Hootsuite, internet users in Indonesia at the beginning of 2021 has reached 202.6 million people. This number has increased by 15.5% compared to January 2020.

This proves that the internet (digital) is difficult to separate from the daily life of Indonesian people. Avoiding the use of the internet, gadgets and other advanced technologies in today's digital era is difficult to do. Children even forget about getting along well in their social sphere.

So, the thing we can do as parents is to supervise and educate children to use the internet and other technology wisely. Here are 6 tips to educate children in the digital era to become a character and intelligent person: 1. Use Child-Friendly Apps

By using child-friendly apps, we as parents have been keeping children from apps that contain negative content. So, children are not provoked to know negative content that harms their mindset.

In addition, we can also use applications that serve as parental control to keep children from the dangers of browsing. There are several examples of applications that we can use such as Kaspersky Safe Kids and Net Nanny.

We can also use special children's search engines such as Kiddle, Kidrex and Wacky Safe that have a child-friendly and safe appearance from negative content. Create Schedules and Restrictions on Playing Gadgets

As parents, we must create a schedule and restrictions for children in using gadgets and other advanced technology. So, children do not become addicted and they become more disciplined.

Try to make a gadget playing schedule for children. For example, 1-2 hours a day or children can only use gadgets on holidays only. Don't Make Gadgets a Tool

We should not use gadgets as a tool to persuade children not to fuss and cry again. Because, it can cause the child to get used to it and will continue to fuss and cry to be given gadgets.

So, we should avoid making gadgets as a tool to overcome children's emotions that are not good, such as anger or crying. We need to teach children to be able to cope and channel their emotions properly. Communicate good use of technology

Give children an understanding of the dangers of the internet, the sites that can be visited by them and the importance of maintaining privacy. We need to explain these things in detail so that children can use the internet and technology wisely. Always accompany your child when playing gadgets

Parents need to accompany their children when playing gadgets. So, children do not access sites that contain negative content. Where the content is not good for the development of children in the future.

In addition, parents can also provide understanding to children about the things they see on the internet. Set up an Internet Free Zone

Parents need to provide a place or zone in the home that is free of internet and other technologies. This will reduce our addiction and children to the internet.

Try turning off the television and keep your smartphone away at certain times.

Then, we can set up a spot in the corner of the room containing books and board games. Where, we can spend time with family while chatting, reading books or playing together with board games.

The Internet and technology in the era of globalization are indeed useful for our lives. However, if used excessively it will have a bad impact and become a challenge for us and our families.

Therefore, it is important for us to teach children with tips on educating children in the digital era so as not to be dependent on the internet and technology.

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