How to Overcome Children Addicted to Devices From Experts
Gadgets or Gadgets/Smartphones nowadays are almost owned by all people and circles, no wonder because their existence is easy to find in the home environment, especially parents always use them to make children/toddlers curious about the device, so they want to play it, even people often use it. parents allow children to play these gadgets/devices.
And when children are addicted, we as parents certainly feel guilty and panic about how to get our toddlers to stop or get rid of the addiction to playing smartphones.
How long is the child allowed to play HP?
Quoted from the page Ayobandung.com on (29/6/2021), Pediatrician from the National Central General Hospital Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo, Soedjatmiko, said that children under the age of five (toddlers) are allowed to play gadgets. But the duration is no more than an hour in a day. For that, friends who have toddlers who already understand using gadgets, you should pay attention to how long they play the device.
In addition, Doctor Soedjatmiko, also said that it is better to divide the time when playing the device, such as 15 minutes in the morning, 20 minutes in the afternoon, then at night. And the doctor also said that it’s good when children play gadgets as parents we must accompany them, don’t let children play alone.
Characteristics of Children Addicted to Smartphones / Gadgets
One of the characteristics of children addicted to playing smart phone devices is that children have spent playing gadgets for an average of hours a day, with such a long time the child is said to be addicted to playing with smart devices/gadgets.
In addition, it was reported from merdeka.com On (27/9/2021), the Commissioner for Health and Drugs of the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI), Sitti Hikmawatty said, parents should know the exact age when a child can have a device such as a smartphone.
Chairman of the Central Executive Board of the Indonesian Doctors Association (IDAI) Aman B. Pulungan said that excessive use of gadgets in children, for example for social media, can disrupt children’s hormones. Moreover, if used at night.
How to Overcome Children who are Addicted to Playing Gadgets
Of course, if we are addicted, we ourselves as parents are confused about how to overcome it. One of them is as follows;
Create rules for using gadgets/devices
Reporting from Health24, the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests an approach to balance the use of these devices. Namely making a Guide that regulates the use of devices in children and parents to maintain good relations at home and their health.
Usually a place where regulations for the use of devices/gadgets can be made such as in the dining room, so that children know when gadgets can be used and when they must be turned off.
In addition, to maintain a good sleep pattern, all family members are not allowed to bring smartphones into the room. Another thing that can be done is to stop using it at least an hour before bedtime.
Familiarize Children to Ask Permission Before Playing Gadgets / Devices
In addition, parents must also educate their children so that children can ask for permission first when they want to play the gadget. But the method is not as easy as turning the palm of the hand, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be done.
Reported from haibunda.com According to a child psychologist from Three Generations, Saskhya Aulia Prima, it takes a process until the child has an association if he wants to ask to play gadgets, he must first get permission.
According to Askhya Aulia Prima, parents need to be patient when children are angry when they are given understanding or are limited to playing gadgets.
“When a child is angry, the logical part of the brain is off. What we can do is let the emotions first, we hug, we give them a drink. As soon as the child calms down, it will be explained well, why not, why not,” said Saskhya
That way, parents can label children’s emotions. Then it should be noted, when given an understanding, not only our voices but expressions also need to be controlled.
Introduce Gadgets To Avoid Addiction
We really have to do this step before the child gets to know the gadget/HP/Gawai. It is hoped that children will know what a gadget is, but of course the approach will be different from that of an adult.
Reported from brilio.net, According to Child Development Specialist Prof. Dr. dr. Soedjatmiko, SpA (K), MSi. One way to stimulate children’s brain development is to invite them to play.
Play is the most effective way to introduce new things to children. Especially when children are under five years old (toddlers), parents in this case Mother have a big role to play in optimizing the benefits of playing by accompanying and demonstrating the game.
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