“How to prevent internet addiction? Parents should start with themselves, improve their online literacy, use smartphones and other electronic products scientifically and for a limited time. Secondly, it is important to schedule children’s internet usage time, negotiate rules for playing with phones with children, such as when they can play and for how long. Develop a system of rewards and punishments to strengthen self-control.” Qian Lei believes that parents should also pay attention to children’s needs and inner thoughts. Learn the art of communication, communicate effectively with children, do not put too much pressure, listen to children’s true thoughts, find the shining points in children and encourage them.
In addition, help children cultivate hobbies. Singing, playing musical instruments, reading, practicing calligraphy, etc., during free time, should not let “playing with phones” become the only entertainment for children.
At the same time, encourage children to establish good interpersonal relationships. Let children communicate more with classmates, friends, actively participate in various activities, take them out for trips, etc., to obtain positive psychological support through normal interpersonal communication in real life, dispelling loneliness and solitude.
Source: Shaoxing Evening News
Yueniu News journalist Pan Xiuwei
Editor: Ji Jianming
