Start by sitting down with your child(ren) and explaining why you’re doing this. Frame it as protection and love, not punishment
By Josephine Agbonkhese
You finally gave your child that smartphone or tablet, thinking it will help with school and staying connected with family and friends. But then the worries creep in. What if they stumble across stuff they shouldn’t see? How do you keep screen time from spiraling out of control?
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The truth is, many people hand over these devices without really knowing how to set up proper safeguards.
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