Dear Barbara:
I have found that my children seem to have become "addicted" to the currently technology. My sons fight over the Xbox and the teenager is constantly texting. We bought these items as a form of and entertainment safety and now they are ruining our lives. Help!!! Signed: Kidnapped by TechnologyÂ
Dear Techno Hostage:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
You are in the same situation as many parents who introduced technology in their homes for reasons that now seem out of control. My first suggestion is to look and see how much YOU AND YOUR SPOUSE are dependent on technology as they may be modeling what they see. If you find you are, then you must do what you can to adjust. Secondly, I would encourage honest talking about what the purpose of these items are and create some expectations, limits and rules with their usage. It is OK to restrict privileges from these items as they are not essential to growth and development.Â
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