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Rivera 1 Rosmary Rivera Professor Barbara Green WTR 101 19 May 2023 How Technology Has Changed Parenting Technology arrived and stayed. However, how can it be included in daily life without affecting and neglecting the family? It is one of the many questions that arise from this problem. The purpose of this writing is to be able to reach many families and make them aware of how this problem of technology has changed the foundation of a family and provide them with strategies to help them manage this conflict with ideas on how to disconnect and set limits. It is understandable that adults have many responsibilities and even more so now that COVID has changed the lives of many people, immersing them even more in the use of technology and creating a socialization barrier that is reflected in every home. Working with children and families in the last years, children's socialization problems and deviant behavior, such as aggressiveness and shouting, have increased. Recognizing the time spent on the phone and television and how much the family spends together is essential. Technological advances have drastically changed our lives, children's lives, and how children are raised. While for some people, technology has made life easier by allowing people who live far away to stay in touch with their friends and family. Nevertheless, technology has created new challenges and possible negative consequences regarding parenting. Technology has changed how parents communicate with their children alongside raising concern for the safety of the children who use the internet and other technology devices; however, it has also created a shift in parent's work and personal lives, meaning that parents can stay at home with their kids while working. 1

Rivera 2 First, technology has altered the way parents communicate with their children. With the rise of smartphone access and using different social media platforms, parents can always stay connected with their children during the workday, such as through video calls or messaging apps. Technology has changed the way parenting is done in the modern world. On the one hand, it has made communication more manageable and accessible, allowing parents to keep track of their children's activities and whereabouts even when they are not physically present. However, on the other hand, it has also led to a decrease in face-to-face interaction, leading to a breakdown in important relationship-building and social skills. By finding a balance that works for them and their family can be difficult, parents can reap the benefits of remote work while minimizing its potential drawbacks. However, this constant connectivity can also lead to excessive parenting and self-control of children, negatively affecting their independence and self-esteem and reducing face-to-face communication. In an article, in urban living, parents and children are fixated on several devices that have slowly decreased in-person communication in today's society. Therefore, it is essential to recognize the time spent on the phone, on television, and with the family. Create strategies and rules that allow families to share and talk about their day. Including these strategies will not only create a solid family base but will help children who are in the process of development to acquire social skills since, in recent years, speech problems in children have increased, and this is due to the lack of communication between parents and their children, who are the first and most important teachers in their first years of life. In addition, excessive time spent on screens and digital devices can distract parents and children, limiting face-to-face social contact and being able to share different outdoor family activities with their children. Different online investigations and surveys of parents have shown that the use of cell phones and tablets is an escape route from work stress and family responsibilities. Having a long day, coming home, and paying attention to kids is exhausting 2

Rivera 3 from too much time spent on technology. One study showed that children had more attention- seeking behaviors when caregivers were highly attentive to their mobile devices, leading to negative interactions, such as biting children. The search for more sources of information requires time to analyze and create a good information document that will help families and teachers create a strategic plan that works both at home and school. These will prevent unwanted behavior and help each family become aware of how important it is to create rules and limits and invest quality time in their children. The time invested in solving and investigating this problem will be one hour of reading daily. Parents play a crucial role in guiding their children's technology use. They should be involved in their children's online activities, teach them about responsible digital citizenship, and model good behavior. Parents must educate themselves about technology's potential risks and benefits and engage in open and honest conversations with their children about these issues. Parents and children can create a safe and healthy digital environment that fosters learning, creativity, and positive social interactions by working together. Second, technology has created a shift between parents' work and personal lives. Many parents can now work remotely, thanks to technological advances. Technology has allowed parents flexibility and certain benefits in terms of work-life balance. However, it can also lead to an "always on" mentality where parents are expected to be available to work. This problem has caused parents to feel exhausted and stressed, negatively affecting their ability to interact and share when they need to be there for their children. "Parents have lost interest in sharing and paying attention to their children due to how technology has consumed them, producing an internal tension in parents, and conflict and negative interactions with their children." (Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics.) In addition, since parents are an example for children and see their parents on the phone or tablet, children want to imitate these behaviors. However, there are also several 3

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Rivera 4 rebuttals to these supportive arguments. The overreliance on technology can lead to a lack of emotional connection between parents and their children, negatively impacting social skills and communication abilities. The availability of technology can also lead to increased screen time and less physical activity, which can be detrimental to a child's growth and development. Nevertheless, not everything about technology is wrong; on the contrary, there are many positive benefits for children, such as improving their education, creativity, problem-solving skills, and social connections. Parents can encourage these benefits by selecting appropriate apps and games, engaging in technology use with their children, and using technology as a tool for learning and creativity rather than just entertainment. Therefore, balancing caution and encouragement regarding children's technology use is essential. Finally, technology introduced challenging new risks and raised concerns to alert parents to these technological navigations. From the content, they can find on different social networks, which includes cyberbullying and online predators, to getting addicted to the screen and exposing themselves to other risks such as personal information and bullying, among other factors. Parents now face a huge dilemma and problem due to the wide range of digital risks that did not exist in earlier generations. The use of technology has been overwhelming for parents as it has become a high-profile problem. Risk, and of which many feel that without the tools and guides necessary to overcome this problem without affecting the relationship of father- son. Studies have shown that parents increasingly use technology to calm upset children, as evidenced by mobile apps and devices. Social media use has also increased among adolescents, impacting parent-child relationships and overall mental health. However, technology can also connect families, provide educational opportunities, and improve access to healthcare. So, it is essential to consider both technology's positive and negative impacts on parenting. Supporting arguments for how technology has changed parenting include the ability to monitor children's internet activities, track their location through GPS, and the availability of 4

Rivera 5 digital resources that can aid in child development and education. Additionally, technology has made it easier for parents to connect with their children, even when away from home, through video calls, social media, and other communication platforms. These benefits allow parents to be more involved in their children's lives and provide a sense of security for both parties. In conclusion, this writing aims to reach many families and make them aware of how this problem of technology has changed the foundation of a family and provide them with strategies to help them manage this conflict with ideas on how to disconnect and set limits. Understandably, adults have many responsibilities. However, with the new challenges and possible negative consequences that evolution from technology has brought, parents need to navigate these changes carefully, finding ways to reap the benefits of technology and minimize its drawbacks. By being aware of how technology affects parenting, parents can give their children the best possible support and guidance in a rapidly changing world. It is important to remember that it should not replace important aspects of raising a child, such as face-to-face interaction, emotional connection, and physical activity. As such, parents should strive to find a balance between using technology to their advantage and maintaining traditional parenting practices. Technology can have both positive and negative impacts on parenting. On the one hand, it can provide new opportunities for communication, education, and healthcare access. However, on the other hand, it can also be a source of distraction, addiction, and potential harm to mental and emotional well-being. Parents must be aware of these potential effects and use technology mindfully and purposefully. 5

Rivera 6 References “How Can Technology Impact Family Time?: Non Toxic Living.” How Can Technology Impact Family Time? | Non Toxic Living , www.ruanliving.com/blog/impact-of-technology-on-family- time#:~:text=This%20 increase%20 in%20technology%20 can,%2C%20genuine%20connection %2C%20and%20love. Accessed 17 May 2023. Kulkarni, M., & Udayasankar, P. M. (2018). Impact of technology on parenting. Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, 9(3), 365-368. Maryville University- Children and Technology: Positive and Negative Effects | Maryville Online Michigan Medicine- Technology and Parenting: How Parental Smartphone Use May Affect Kids (michiganmedicine.org) Pew Research Center- Parenting Kids in the Age of Screens, Social Media and Digital Devices | Pew Research Center Radesky, J. S., Peacock-Chambers, E., Zuckerman, B., & Silverstein, M. (2016). Use of mobile technology to calm upset children: associations with social-emotional development. JAMA pediatrics, 170(4), 397-399. Twenge, J. M., Campbell, W. K., & Martin, G. N. (2018). Trends in American adolescents’ social media use from 1976 to 2016. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 37(10), 751- 769. 6

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