Noticing how often my kids would be on their iPads, last year I chose to restrict their tech usage to 2 hours per day. Rather than me governing their usage on a daily basis, and wanting them to be able to manage their own "addictions" for personal growth, I made it a requirement for them set timers and manage it themselves. My son has been doing very well but I found my daughter would cheat and "accidentally" not set her timer. Well, this resulted in a one month ban.
Wow! She's a little human being again! Playing outside, being creative, spending more time with us and wanting to help with chores around the house. It's almost been a month, and to be honest, I don't want her to be anywhere near her iPad.
It's amazing to see the transformation and just how dehumanising technology addictions can be for children and adults alike, turning us into mindless zombie drones.
Wow! She's a little human being again! Playing outside, being creative, spending more time with us and wanting to help with chores around the house. It's almost been a month, and to be honest, I don't want her to be anywhere near her iPad.
It's amazing to see the transformation and just how dehumanising technology addictions can be for children and adults alike, turning us into mindless zombie drones.
