I just read an atiticle about how technology is robbing our quality time with our kids. There is TV, computers, new movies which are coming out all the time, game boys, xbox's etc. Sometimes we justify allowing our children to spend so much time on a compter or watching an 'educational' TV station because we feel they are learning from it.
by Kevin Heath
I just read an atiticle about how technology is robbing our quality time with our kids. There are TV, computers, new movies which are coming out all the time, game boys, xbox’s etc. Sometimes we justify allowing our children to spend so much time on a compter or watching an ‘educational’ TV station because we feel they are learning from it. I admit I am guilty of this more times then I want to say. By doing this our children are not learning how to interact among other kids or how to amuse and play by themselves. I feel we are stiffling their imaginations and creativity, making it harder for them to figure something out on their own. Here at More4kids we are working on some artilces on how to improve family time and ideas to explode your child’s imagination. I am not taliking about removing all entertainment, kids need a break from life too, but finding time to spend more constuctive time with your children in order to help build their social skills and ignite their imagination.
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How does technology affect quality time with kids?
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The article worries that TV, computers, games, and constant entertainment can crowd out interaction, imagination, and play. It does not call for removing every screen, but it does urge parents to make room for more constructive time together.
Do kids need a complete break from TV and games?
No. The article says kids need a break from life too. The concern is balance: making sure entertainment does not replace conversation, creativity, and time with other people.
How can I find more quality time with my child?
Look for places where screens or busy habits have quietly taken over, then trade some of that time for shared activities. The article frames quality time as a way to build social skills and spark imagination.
Why does quality time help a child build social skills?
When children spend time interacting with parents and other kids, they practice conversation, play, problem-solving, and imagination. The article worries those skills get crowded out when entertainment fills too much of the day.
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