How does your child's screen time measure up?

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(CNN) It ​​is not unusual for a child to get angry or feel sick when parents ask to turn off the television or hang up, but for parents what - or a child Time when I looked at it - big worry

The American Academy of Pediatrics warns that excessive use of digital media and screens may expose children and adolescents to the risk of obesity, sleep disturbance, bullying, and bad performance. There are some security problems as well. The university avoids dangerous online behavior such as sending a text message and asks the parents to be cautious of online requests and encourages parents to talk about their online security and privacy to their children.

According to a report released this year by Common Sense Media, children under the age of 8 spend an average of 2 hours and 19 minutes a day on screen media. At that time, the share of the lion was occupied only by watching TV and video, but it occupied 72% of the total screen time.

This is an increase from 2011, when the average screen media time per day for the same age group was 1 hour 55 minutes. The time spent on most devices such as televisions, computers, video games, DVDs has declined since 2011, but the time on the phone has increased dramatically. (The latest results were obtained by survey of 1,454 parents of children under 8 years of age in January and February.

Is it difficult for your child to have screen restrictions? Do you often lick your son and close the video game? Is your daughter too long on the iPad? If the screen time is already difficult, adding a smartphone to the mix is ​​the same as pouring gasoline into a fire. Since screen time is a constant battle between parents and children, many parents regret their desire to provide smartphones. Are you ready to monitor your smartphone as a parent? This powerful technology has great responsibility for children and parents. If there is not enough instructions to restrict the setting and monitor the usage of the car, we will never hand over the key to the car. Parents must devote themselves to teaching children how to properly use smartphones carefully. This requires discipline. This will take some time. This requires consistency. Are you a mother or a father?

How long does your child spend on watching smartphone, computer, or television? Those screens are full of information, movement, color and super stimulation. Once you finish your homework and chores, set a strict one-day time limit, such as 30 to 45 minutes a day. When your child reaches the limit, I will spend time with your child. It's useful for reading, drawing, walking, baking / cooking, enjoying board games together, and finding out hobbies. Teach the child to relax and take a deep breath to increase concentration and mental control. When they do their homework, try to make soft music in the background at a small volume to help them learn to concentrate. While focusing on your task intentionally, you can join mindfulness while participating in general events.