Kathmandu, Dec 28: With the penetration of technology in our lives, the concern of most of the parents is that their children spend a lot of time on mobile phones. Spending too much time on mobile phones comes with many problems like mental and physical health problems and eyes damage. So, it is essential to avoid spending too much time on mobile phones. Here are some tips on how to keep children away from mobile phones.
— Be a role model. Do not play with mobile phones in front of children.
— Keep your phones locked with passwords so children cannot unlock them and use them.
— Encourage children to engage in physical activities. Physical activities help in boosting children’s mental and physical health
— Make children aware of the negative effects of mobile phones
— Engage children in other entertainments
— Take children out to parks, open spaces where they can play with nature
— Be a good friend with children and inspire them to be creative
— Take children out for a walk and encourage them to play with other kids