Raising digital natives is not much different than raising natives without the reliance on technology. However, it does require some different approaches than those used by previous generations of parents. Here are some of the best ways to help your child become a digital native.
Raising Digital Natives Requires Some Different Approaches
Raising digital natives requires some different approaches than those used by previous generations of parents. Raising digital natives are more likely than previous generations to be exposed to pornography and cyberbullying. They may be at a higher risk for addiction to technology, or to violent media. These are all reasons why there is such a need for parents to speak with their kids about sex, bullying, and other important topics before they become teens.
Parents should begin the conversation about sex with their children as early as possible. It is never too early for a child to understand what it means to be intimate, how babies are made, and how relationships between two people can affect each other.
Raising Digital Native Can Navigate the Internet
Raising digital native can navigate the internet, but that doesn’t mean they know how to keep themselves safe or healthy when it comes to using the internet. Raising digital natives is not all fun and games. Parents need to be aware of the dangers of social media, such as cyberbullying and online predators. Children are at risk of developing negative self-image if they spend too much time on social media sites and feeling inadequate when they compare themselves to others’ posts.
Parents should set boundaries around the use of technology so children don’t become addicted or dependent on it. Parents should also start conversations with their kids about appropriate use of technology in order for them to develop good habits early on in life before bad ones get established.
Raising Digital Natives Without the Reliance On Technology
The truth is that it isn’t. The same rules apply, the same values apply, the same expectations apply and consequences are still there to be had if you don’t follow them. It’s just that instead of going outside and playing with your friends or reading a book on your own time, your kids are doing these things online. It’s still important for parents to have open communication with their kids about what they’re doing online, who they’re talking to and how much time they spend in front of screens regardless of whether or not those screens are TVs or smartphones.
Raising digital natives will feel unfamiliar at first but once you get used to it (and remember that taking away access entirely isn’t an option), it’ll become second nature like anything else in parenthood: You’ll learn how much screen time is appropriate for each child individually, you’ll learn how different ages interact differently with technology and most importantly, you’ll support your kid as they grow up using their devices responsibly (and teach them how).
Approach Your Parental Tasks
Raising digital natives requires you to approach your parental duties in a way that is similar to when technology was not as much a part of everyday life as it is today. As such, it’s important for parents to be aware of the technology their children are using and how they’re using it. You should also keep an eye on who your child is talking to online and what they are sharing with others.
Parents should not only learn about the latest innovations in digital media, but also use these tools themselves so that they can teach their kids about them in an authentic way (and model appropriate behavior). This will help ensure that both generations are enjoying all the benefits of technology without getting overwhelmed by its potential pitfalls.
Conclusion
Raising Digital Natives is a very important topic and we have covered some of the best ways to handle it. We hope you have learned something new from this article and if not, at least had a good time reading it! In the end, it is worth noting that digital natives are not a homogeneous group. There are different types of Digital Natives, and parents should be aware of these differences as they interact with their children.
