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Let’s Talk: Technology
Let’s Talk:
Technology is amazing these days! However, are we losing that personal touch?
It is estimated that 90% of teenagers own a smartphone which can be a very helpful tool for academics, phones can also be a huge distraction in their classes. It also is distracting when they are trying to do homework or even sleep.
It’s actually important to realize that smart phones are designed to be addictive with their bright colors, awesome camera clarity, bells, swoosh, push notifications, refresh, and infinite scrolling. Realize that nothing is by chance with a smartphone.
According to the 2018 Common Sense Media survey reports, forty seven percent of parents are afraid that their kids have an unhealthy relationship with their mobile devices. These days you have to be a courageous parent to set a healthy boundary for your children. Adults have the ability to control addictive boundaries that most children don’t so this ends up being an important aspect in raising children in this era.
Signs to watch for if device usage is becoming an issue:
* Withdrawing from the family
* Withdrawing from outside activities
* Isn’t sleeping well or you notice they are tired all the time
* They fail to complete homework assignments
* Anger issues when their devices are taken away from them – The question to ask yourself is, Can your child modify their behavior quickly or only modified when the phone or device is back in their hands?
The time to start this process in setting boundaries is when you first get your child or teen a phone. They need to be taught to use their devices responsibly and in moderation. Limit screen time each day. You can also control the settings on the phone by limiting the push notifications, switch the screen to grey scale, remove social media apps from the home screen, establish household etiquette and parents this includes you! If you didn’t start these controls when you first gave them the phone, start looking for warning signs… It’s never too late to put into effect healthy limits.
I remember when my kids were growing up, I had a rule for myself that I would not answer my cell phone when the kids were in the car. My main goal at the time was to just “Be There” emotionally and use that time in the car to talk with my kids. Some of the best conversations we had were in the car. But looking back, by doing this I hope it showed them that I also was putting limitations on myself for phone usage. My best advice would be to lead by example because more and more adults are also starting to experience withdrawals when they don’t have their phones right by their sides 24 hours a day.
With The Heilbrun Team at John L. Scott, Orting we can and will communicate with our clients in all forms of technology and/or direct communication. We realize that in today’s age it is important to use all forms of communication so we work around our clients and what works best for them. Our main goal however is to communicate!
Please let us know if you or anyone you know is interested in buying or selling real estate or if they would like to get into the real estate industry. We strive for the best working environment, upbeat but dedicated to you and your referrals and you can count on us to keep “your” goals, our top priority!
Keeping the “Real” in Real Estate!
The Heilbrun Team at John L. Scott, Orting, is here for you for all your real estate needs in Pierce and King County!
Dawn Heilbrun, Owner
253-307-6438
The Heilbrun Home Team
John L. Scott, Orting
www.dawnh.johnlscott.com
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