Taking Control

This is a very touchy subject, because the technology days have taken over every aspect of our lives.

We depend on it so much. Even our kids are exposed at such young ages, they get addicted in the blink of an eye.

We, as parents often feel helpless, have lack of control, don’t know the right path of action to take, what is going to make the most sense, help them the most in the long run, and truly make a difference.

The issues I’m currently referring to, is exposure to inappropriate materials. These “ads” pop up randomly, when they are watching something completely non-related to the inappropriate ad. They learn some really bad things by watching these, as they interrupt the main video they selected to watch. How can we get around this?

What can we, as parents do about this?

I am so tempted to completely ban electronics in my house, for many reasons.

I am not sure that is the right course to go on, but I’m leaning really hard in that direction at this very moment.

But, in order to do that, I would need a plan of replacement entertainment fillers. This would especially be crucial for the hour or two they are home while I am at the gym, or still at work. It would have to be something they have interest in, which isn’t much, outside the world of electronics.

How do I reset my children, without “torturing” them? I want them to enjoy life with me, enjoy down time at home, not always having to be entertained with something that has a screen.

Simple times are craved hard over here by ME!! They have no idea what those are like.

So, in my mind, I will continue to ponder my next action, while my children continue to get sucked into these games, and virtual reality..

But, I have a plan.. it just hasn’t come to fruition yet.. in my head… haha

Tomorrow, I meet with a counselor, so will bounce some ideas off of him, with my oldest son present, and maybe we can come to an agreement together that will be feasible for us all.

Because you know the saying.. if momma ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.