Parenting

Depending on how old are the kids.. Because i have got my own tv in the room when i was just 9 yrs old, and my own computer in the room when i was 13yrs old.. hehe ^_^ Video games and tech are actually not that bad for children, and as long as parents dun control them too much, they will know their own limits.. FOr u know, the more we are controlled, the more and the longer we wanna enjoy those things we seldom get to play or do ^_^ The same applies to the children ^_^ It's about trust ^_^

They should really do! It`s really not advisable for kids to have those kind of gadgets at there very own room. But parents should not really totally ban those stuffs, of course once in a while it would also be best to give your kids time to do what they want. Since they would surely miss it when they grow old... Who wanted to be guilty when accused by their kids that they`ve stolen one of their kid`s best childhood stuffs? No one right? Totally ban tech and video games from your kids bedroom, but make it a point to have those stuffs inside your house, maybe at your living room, so they can play when they have time to play, say for example weekends. And it would be best if parents will play with their kids... it is surely a memory that you could really keep!

i do. they dont have their own tv and they can only play video games if it is weekend. they sleep 9pm when it is weekdays and has classes. i can say that i am strick when it comes to like that. they can also use the computer when it is for projects and homework. i think it all depends on the parents and this is my style. i think it helps.

I guess I have to agreee with you! We should teach our kids to focus and spend time wisely for when they grow up they could easily overcome the challenge of tomorrow. Life is not just videogames and techi stuff. But it wouldnt hurt to let them play during weekends and vacations its just a simple time management and enjoying childhood.

Hi I'm not sure whether a strict ban will be wise. Because, kids have a mind of their own and as a parent we must act in such a way that it doesn't affect their minds. A strict no no will make them believe that you are depriving them of something which they like. But I believe that kids shouldn't be exposed to TV, video games etc. But I think, affectinately we'll try to make them understand that these things aren;t good for them. We need to show patience. Otherwise, today parents may be successful to keep the kids away from harmful things, but once they grow up, they'll start ignoring their parents. So, I think the best way is to make them understand and don't let them feel that they are deprived.

I think it depends on the kid in question. when I was growing up just about every kid had video games in their rooms and it didn't cause any problems whatsoever. The only issues that ever got brought up were the fact that some games were so violent. If you are worried about them not completing chores or classwork, this is when you make them to do their assignments under your supervision and stand over top of them if you have to to be sure they have the chores done and then they may play. Video games are good for hand eye coordination. So they kind of help in a way. Computers are another issue because of the safety issues with online predators. I'd rather them wake in the night when they can't sleep to play a video game than be on the computer chatting at some pedo.