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0:00 All three of my kids had iPads. I took them away. Their cries fighting was such a trigger to me. >> How do we help our children navigate the intense attractions of social media, especially when it affects their mental health. >> My daughter turned 13 and she's like, "Mom, please." And I'm like, "You don't understand what this is going to do to you." >> My son, he's this kid that basically [music] will ask for forgiveness, not permission.
0:27 >> I'm a grown adult and I get addicted. So, never mind a 14-year-old brain. >> It just becomes challenging [music] to really parent. >> I think you need to be very cautiously intentional about how you present this phone to her. A beast is coming into your house and no one is prepared for it. >> We fostered with him [music] a lot of independence and being strong willed. What happens is it tends to [music] backfire when it comes to parenting.
0:52 >> Things are not really inherited just by words. Things are inherited [music] by the energy. We've had to learn the hard way. I didn't have anybody to tell me what I'm telling you. >> How do we say no when [music] we can see the merit behind it? >> But he also needs to know that there are limits and limits is part of life. [music] It's a way to not connect with your children, right? It's a way to let your children be raised by the screens.
1:18 The most important [music] thing that our children need from us is type the word follow to get a [music] link to my podcast.
Summary
- The speaker removed iPads from their children due to concerns over their mental health and addictive behaviors.
- They highlight the difficulty of parenting in a digital age, especially with teenagers.
- The speaker reflects on their own struggles with addiction to technology as an adult.
- They stress the need for cautious and intentional introduction of devices to children.
- The speaker notes that independence in children can sometimes backfire in parenting situations.
- They emphasize that lessons are often learned through experience rather than just verbal instruction.
- Setting limits is crucial for children to understand boundaries and navigate life effectively.
- The speaker warns against allowing screens to dominate children's upbringing, as it can hinder connection with parents.