A CHILDREN’S charity revealed more than a quarter of parents in Scotland struggle to get their children to “unplug” and take part in activities away from television, phone and computer screens.
When asked which behaviour they found most difficult to control in their children, 26 per cent of parents said they struggled to limit technology-based activity, than get children to eat healthily (17 per cent), go to bed (4.3 per cent), or do their homework (19.2 per cent), according to a survey published by Action for Children Scotland.
Paul Carberry, director of children’s services at Action for Children Scotland, said: “Technology is an often-necessary part of the lives of children and parents alike, but it’s important to maintain a balance with other activities and quality family time.
“We know from our work with families that strong relationships with parents build resilience in children, making them less susceptible to bullying or abuse outside the home and encouraging them to speak to their parents about any fears or concerns.”
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Source: http://www.thenational.scot/
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