Parenting in the digital age:

Parenting in the age of smartphones, tablets and games consoles poses a whole range of unique challenges, challenges that our parents didn’t even have to consider. Some of the things that you need to be aware of are:

• Screen Time Management:
  • The constant flow of information, entertainment, and interaction through portable screens can be addictive.
  • Limiting screen time is challenging but crucial to avoid negative outcomes like obesity and poor sleep.
• Monitoring Online Activity:
  • Understand what your child does online.
  • Monitor for cyberbullying, inappropriate content, predators, scams, and fake news.
• Creating Balance:
  • Digital entertainment can overshadow offline activities.
  • Encourage face-to-face social interactions and physical play.
• Stay Informed:
  • Technology evolves rapidly.
  • Keep up with trends and apps your child encounters online.
• Lead by Example:
  • Model behaviour you want your child to adopt.
  • Set appropriate boundaries for your own technology use.

Visit the sections below for more insights on navigating the digital landscape! 📱👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Terms every parent should know

• Deepfakes:
  • A deepfake is an altered image, video, or audio recording that convincingly misrepresents someone as saying or doing something they didn’t actually do.
  • Created using deep learning algorithms, deepfakes can seamlessly replace a person in original content with another, often a public figure.
  • While they can be entertaining, deepfakes raise concerns about misinformation, privacy, and potential misuse.

• Cancel Culture:
  • Cancel culture involves mass withdrawal of support from public figures who have engaged in socially unacceptable behaviour.
  • It happens on platforms like Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook, where individuals are publicly rejected or boycotted due to their actions or views.
  • Opinions on cancel culture vary; some see it as necessary, while others find it problematic.

• Misinformation:
  • Misinformation refers to incorrect or misleading information.
  • Unlike disinformation, which is intentionally deceptive, misinformation includes falsehoods, selective truths, and half-truths.
  • Technology and social media play a role in spreading misinformation.

Stay informed and critically evaluate information in today’s digital landscape! 🌐🔍