Why young parents should focus on building trust with their kids

Re:Why young parents should focus on building trust with the... by aqueueaqueue on Thursday February 13, 2025 @07:36AM (#43035263)

Is it better if the phone is a book and you read alot. That might be something to encourage?

I guess it is still an isolated activity from the kid, but at least the message is "read books" over "stare at addictive device".

You can also talk about the book with your kids and they see different covers each day and may be curious (and may pick it up)

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Re:Why young parents should focus on building trust with the... by bluGill on Thursday February 13, 2025 @09:22AM (#43036100)

What different does it make? My kids are rarely allowed screens, but they read in excess. They often get into trouble at school because after we go to bed thinking they are asleep they read a book - then the lack of sleep shows up in their behavior.

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Re:Why young parents should focus on building trust with the... by aqueueaqueue on Thursday February 13, 2025 @02:58PM (#43040532)

A screen is way more addictive because of the other distractions and apps.

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Re:Why young parents should focus on building trust with the... by bluGill on Friday February 14, 2025 @08:41AM (#43048145)

Does it matter? They are addicted to paper books in ways that is harmful to other parts of their life.

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