📱 Guidelines for Parents on Children’s Device Use
1. Set Clear Time Limits
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For young children (under 5 years): maximum 1 hour a day, and always supervised.
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For school-aged children: aim for 2–3 hours daily, balancing schoolwork, entertainment, and learning.
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Encourage “screen-free times” (e.g., during meals, family gatherings, bedtime).
2. Balance Screen Time with Offline Activities
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Ensure children spend more time on outdoor play, reading, chores, and family interactions than on devices.
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Encourage hobbies like drawing, sports, or board games to reduce dependency on screens.
3. Promote Safe and Educational Use
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Guide them toward educational apps, e-books, and documentaries rather than endless gaming or social media.
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Teach them to use devices as learning tools, not just for entertainment.
4. Be a Role Model
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Children copy adults — if parents are always on their phone, kids will do the same.
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Show them healthy habits like putting phones away before bedtime or limiting social media.
5. Protect Their Health
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Encourage the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds to protect their eyes.
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Make sure they use devices in good lighting and proper sitting posture.
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No devices at bedtime — poor sleep affects learning and behavior.
6. Online Safety
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Teach children never to share personal details (name, school, address, photos) online.
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Use parental controls where possible to block harmful sites.
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Encourage open communication so they report anything suspicious or uncomfortable.
7. Family Agreements
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Create a simple “device rule chart” (e.g., homework before games, no phones at dinner, hand in devices at night).
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Stick to the rules consistently.
welcoming everyone back to school!
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