ShareBENEFITS OF SCREEN-FREE ACTIVITIES
Teens in the United Kingdom are spending nearly nine hours a day using a digital device, according to a study conducted by Common Sense Media. For children between the ages of 8 and 12, the average screen time use is nearly six hours per day. As a parent, you want your kids to have access to the technology they need to succeed in school and prepare for successful careers.
However, you also want them to lead balanced lives and appreciate the value of healthy and enriching offline activities. Encouraging the moderate use of media gives your children more opportunities for interactions and experiences that are essential for healthy development. Take a look at the benefits of disconnecting from digital devices and ideas for what to do when you’re offline. Benefits of Screen-Free Activities (especially during Coronavirus):
1. Shape up.
Too much time sitting in front of screens increases the risk of obesity. Give your children a head start on making exercise a regular part of their routine.
2. Sleep well.
Bright screens and mental stimulation interfere with quality rest and sleep. Set a curfew that electronic devices are turned off at least 2 hours before bedtime.
3. Promote learning.
Digital devices can deliver excellent educational content, especially during Coronavirus, but a steady diet of empty entertainment or texting can distract from studying. Help your child keep their mind on their schoolwork.
4. Manage behavior issues.
Using media wisely helps prevent aggression, substance abuse, and other risky activities. It also promotes the development of essential social and communication skills.
5. Save money.
Maybe you have trouble affording the latest devices. Countless inexpensive activities teach kids how to value relationships and creativity rather than material possessions.
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