By Wanique Block
Over the past 15-years we have seen a rapid rise and evolution in various technological developments.
Gone are the days when you first received your first cell phone at 18-years-old, now not only do children as young as 6-years-old either have access to their parents phones, some even have their own smartphones.
Because we live in an age where the use of digital gadgets and devices have become a norm, many parents allow their children to have and use smartphones as a means for communication and security.
On Feel Good with Andy Maqondwana, Andy asks listeners about whether or not they monitor their children’s smartphones and tablets.
In a voice note, one listener shares how it’s important to always communicate with your children.
With my son he wasn’t allowed to have a password until he turned 18-years old. So when he turned 18 years old, we then had a conversation on how to go about his privacy. He is now allowed to have his privacy. He can do whatever he wants, but there are limitations, there are still rules he needs to follow.
Another parent shares the same sentiments. She also reiterates the importance of having conversations about the consequences that follows with toxic and harmful behaviours with you children.
My son is 13-years-old turning 14-years-old. I usually check his phone. What I also insist on is having conversations about the potential consequences and repercussions to ones actions.
For more on this conversation, listen to the Feel Good podcast with Andy Maqondwana:
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