Say No To Yourself First Analysis

The article “How to Cut Children’s Screen Time? Say No to Yourself First” by Jane E. Brody discusses the constant use of electronic devices and its effect on children’s everyday life. Once children are introduced to electronics, there usually isn’t any limitations place on the usage by the parents. In turn, children abuse the opportunity and it becomes an everyday habit with many side effects. Children aren’t playing outdoors or with other children, they can gain weight due to the lack of physical activity, communication with parents and others in the same household becomes nonexistent, and social media becomes a new reality. This article is important because parents should be aware of what they show their child. Making cellphones and other …show more content…
In the article Brody also states, “Young children learn by example, often copying the behavior of adults.” This means parents should realize that they are their child’s first teacher, they should be mindful of the company (other adults) and what they expose their child to. Everything they see and the response giving attracts them to follow the act. Social media is one of the most harmful things that may ruin the mental growth of children. Adults make it seem cool to “selfie” every five minutes, show what they ate to online followers, they text and comment on social networks all day becoming a new reality. These are lessons children learn today. Parents aren’t allowing kids to express to express themselves through conversations about their day. Instead, Adults are giving toddlers devices of their just to keep them occupied while they engage in their own agendas. Parents should read this article and try to repair the damage that may not be visible now, but will be very transparent in the future. I feel if children use devices in moderation and for educational purposes we will have full parks with active healthy children, parents who are in sync with their children’s mental state, and a better