Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Parenting and Technology

Parents have mixed feelings about effects of technology. For some, technology has managed to spoil kids. Whether it is video games, television, cell phones and internet, parents do not feel comfortable with the spread of technology in children’s lives. But at the same time, parents should not ignore the valuable contributions made by technology in the lives of children. There is no doubt about the fact that technology is an integral part of our lives. It is a necessary evil which we must embrace and accept. Technology can prove to be a wonderful ally for parents.

For instance, let’s consider school reports. It has become a common practice in schools to send weekly or monthly performance reports to parents via emails. This way, parents will be consistently updated with child’s progress and his attendance record. Teachers can also interact with parents on a regular basis with the help of internet.

Technology is proving to be a boon for schools. Many educational institutions are adopting new modes of learning with the help of interactive/multimedia tools. Here again, with the help of technology, learning becomes a complete fun activity and wonderful experience for the kids. By taking the help of technology, kids can complete their home assignments and projects.

Technology is not at all a bad thing but if misused, anything can turn out to be a bad influence. Parents can use technology to secure their children. This can be achieved with the help of CCTV cameras or closed circuit television cameras. Parents can keep an eye on their wards with the help of CCTVs. This is definitely a big relief for parents who work or travel a lot. Parents can also rest easy about their child’s location with able assistance from GPS technology. If you apply right parenting control on PC, kids can learn a lot on internet. Seeing all these benefits, parents should definitely embrace technology and make the most out of it

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