The technology is affecting the relationship between parents and children – Revista Saturday

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A study by AVG security company specializing online , reveals that technology is affecting the relationship between parents and children globally .

These figures are worrying researchers: 54% of parents confessed that look too many times for your smatphone and 29% assume that they are not setting a good example for children regarding the use of mobile devices such as smatphones or tablets .

According to research, one of the worst parents’ habits are being distracted while talking the children. Another serious behavior common to children parents, is the use of mobile phone during dinner or other times when we are together.

The majority of respondents send text messages to people who are in the same house. It seems cliché, but it’s one of the study’s findings:. The great paradox of technology is approaching those who are physically remote and away from those who are close

“We can see a certain distance between people Use. Technology makes children’s contact with their parents and friends, more restricted. That’s why it takes a few rules for the use of the devices, both at home, as in relationship moments with friends, “said Elizabeth Duarte ., psychologist

In other words, it is important to assess whether the younger need or not to have one of these devices and set times of day to use – this last tip also applies to adults. “Young children should not have access to the Internet without being assisted because they may find inappropriate content, be harassed or suffer bullying,” explains Mariano Sumrell, Director of Marketing for AVG Brazil.

For most adults Internet is a work tool, so it is difficult to reduce the frequency of use of technological devices. In this case, the study tip is for parents only refer eg email after dinner or before bed.

The overuse of technology also affect the health and Family Safety. The study found that 59% of parents use the smartphone while driving, a fact confirmed by some 32% of children. According to a survey conducted by the Traffic Department of the USA, the NHTSA, this behavior increases by 400% the risk of accidents.

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