Parenting Tips: In today's era, it has become very common for children to have a mobile in their hands. Small children are seen making reels on social media, playing games on the phone, watching their favorite poems or cartoons or using mobile for study. They have become so mobile friendly that they easily learn the features of the latest model phone. It is surprising to see all this and some parents are also proud that their child is so active and promising. However, in all this, they forget one thing excessive use of mobile can be very harmful for children.

If their screen time increases due to the use of mobile, then it can be tiring for both the brain and the eyes. Also, children are limited to the digital world away from sociality. The biggest problem is the addiction or habit of phones in children. Once the child gets used to the mobile, he keeps his eyes on the phone all the time. On many occasions, parents want their children to go out, make friends, play, and spend time with family and relatives, but due to mobile addiction, they are unable to do so, which hurts their physical and mental health.

You repeatedly tell him to leave the mobile and focus on other things, you even scold him for this, but it does not have any effect on him. In such a situation, if your child also keeps using the phone all the time or insists on using the phone, then adopt some easy ways to get rid of the mobile addiction.

Fix a routine

Fix a time for every task of the child. Fix a time for everything from study timetable to play time and other activities. Ask him to complete his tasks on the same timetable. Also, set a screen time, i.e. if the child has to use the mobile, then there should be a fixed time for it. Make sure when and where the child uses the mobile. Fix his limits for spending time on the phone.

Keep them busy with activities.

Encourage the child to engage in activities that keep them away from mobile. Take them out for outdoor activities like playing or strolling. Do yoga and exercise. Teach them to read books or draw etc. In this way, the child will be busy with other activities and will stay away from mobile.

Be a role model

Children are like mirrors. They learn what they see. If you use a mobile in front of the child, then he is also encouraged to use it. In such a situation, if you stop the child from using mobile, then he will not take your words seriously. If you want the child to get rid of mobile addiction, then you have to become his role model. Reduce the use of mobile yourself. Avoid watching reels at home, and using social media. When you spend time with the child, keep the phone away so that he learns this by watching you and is encouraged not to use his mobile.

Keep the device away from sight.

If the child is addicted to a mobile, then to get rid of it, first of all, keep the mobile away from the child's sight. The child will pick up the mobile if he sees it in front of him, but if he does not see the mobile nearby, then he will have control over both his mind and hands. Neither will he see the mobile nor will he be able to use it. Small children should be kept away from mobile from the very beginning. They insist on seeing the mobile after waking up in the morning, but if they do not see the mobile in front of them, they will not insist on it.

Give a reward

To stop the child from using the phone, bring the lure of a reward in his mind. If the child insists on using the phone, then tell him to reward him to keep him away from it. However, keep in mind that the reward should be good for the child and help him become better.

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