Do Gadgets Disconnects Relations Near! Could It Be Changed?
Gadgets!! Buzz word for today’s world!!Remember, the good old days, when the landline phone was a gadget in home and laptops and PCs, were for just work.We use to chat a lot in the home, Discuss things happened in school. Wait to meet our friend next day. We fought for that one PC in the home for video games.Now, Can you see anyone on this earth without a gadget?The answer is certainly no.
Do Gadgets Disconnects Relations Near! Could It Be Changed?
Gadgets have become a part of our life. To, be practical it is impossible to survive without it. But, to be sane, we must use them wisely. Let your gadget help you, but not disturb you and those in your family.
In today’s world, even a 2-year-old needs and asks your mobile for seeing rhymes on youtube.”Who’s mistake? Is it yours or the mistake of the kid?’’
Might be we can be happy that kid is intelligent to operate it. But, just think, won’t it be nice if you had practiced saying bedtime stories and singing rhymes to your kid?
If you create a bond between you and your kid , it will be strong, and even the creativity would increase.
Ok, leave alone the kid. We wish good morning to all those in Facebook and wats app, but forget to smile at the one living with us.Fine, this is how we had practiced ourselves for long. Certainly, it weakens the bond in the family. But, we can always change.
Gadgets Reduce The Good Talks We Can Have As a Family
Things of the past have changed. Present day kids share subject notes in Whatsapp, Find information on the internet. That is a positive note. But, as elders, we can always sit next to them, talk and get to know what is happening in their life.
• Just spend an hour free from gadgets, have a talk without any gadget in hand. Sit as a family and share how the day was for everyone or share about interesting things in your life with little ones. Guys! You may get an important phone call, so don’t switch it off, taking this word seriously.
• We are busy on social networking sites talking with school friends and college friends or colleagues in social media. The irony is we say people far to be in touch, miss you each day, but forget the ones and others living with us.
• Yes, we all have work pressure too; none of the office work is possible without the gadget. But you can spend the time you are on social media sites with those living with you.
What is the best thing to do ?
- Teach your kids that there are so many things to enjoy.Hope you all remember the old board games we played. They are all still available. Get them for your kids.Please make your kids play chess and carom on boards and not on gadgets.
- Teach them old games that we just played with pen and a notebook. Play with them. These things will improve the memory and concentration. Kids could also get creative, welcome their suggestions.
- Follow a passion .It is important for us and the kids in the family to follow some passion and do it
Just learn something productive and let the kid learn something interesting, be it dance, music or anything which interests them. This is the best way to make you productive. As it is done, there won’t be time be spend on gadgets. - Read good, smile at each other, be happy as a family. Get creative by spending less time on gadgets.Staying away from gadgets is impossible. But, we can make the time spend wise and useful for us and the entire family.
I think both kids and adults need to learn to disconnect when spending time with one another. We make it a rule in our family when we have family meals every Sunday, that all devices get put away and everyone focuses on each other and communicates.
I am really trying to put my own gadgets down and be a good example for my children. It is hard when we run an online business. I feel like I am constantly checking my phone. I think for my family the most important thing is to meet at the dinner table every night…gadget free and have an enjoyable dinner with conversation.
Great work we should be casual and happy always and caring the family
I wish people weren’t on their phones so much, it makes me sad when I see a family at dinner and no ones talking!
My kids are only allowed a few hours per week with their tablets. However, before they go on, they have to read or play with their toys first. When I am home with the kids I spend as much time as I can just being with them with no gadgets as time spent with them will always be remembered and cherished and they grow up so fast.
It’s so important to put the technology away and have time to talk and care about other people. When school work and what we think is our entire life is on the screen it can be difficult to unplug. BUT it’s so important and a skill to teach to our kids.
I am definitely guilty of being on my phone far too much. Definitely need to work on unplugging for a bit!
Yes.. you’re right, but today’s digital world is running on gadgets too.. so better to limit the usage to spend family time.
That’s true.
Kids learn from their surroundings, so if elders stay away from the gadgets, they too will learn.
Kids learn more by watching us rather than listening to us. The day we are ready to keep down our gadgets, so will our children! Nicely written piece…
I love the way you convey both advantages and disadvantages of new technology. I agree completely. Faster and more efficient ways of communicating doesn’t mean good.
It’s actually a surging problem more so in India when we all are stuck to our digital world. Less talks , less discussions are really impacting the original bonding in relations. Thanks for these tips.
Actually yes…Gadgets are taking both good and bad effect in life ..where on one hand we are connecting to relations which are far off but really disconnecting to ones who are close ..I really feel we should have a day off in a week for gadgets too…
You are right, gadgets are addictive and it’s difficult to stay away from them. Buy they hampering our health and relationships big time. Your tips are quite practical. Would try out.
Leaving the gadgets for a while and spending some time in the old school way is very important today! I loved your tips to introduce kids to our kind of paper and pen plays!
I completely agree with you. Gadgets have reduced the me time and personal intimate time. It’s better to.reduce the gadget time.
I agreed with you. I have done this mistake handing over tab to my daughter loaded with games and for rhymes . it is great that its screen broke and she is back on board games. It surprises me when I travel through any public transport everyone eyes are glued to the mobile screen and they will never come to know their neighbour or frd traveling with them
I can proudly day that my kids aren’t addicted to gadgets. When I’m on my phone they know it is for work most of the time. Living my example is important.
Such an important topic, beautifully explained, loved each and every point mentioned will definitely share it with friends too
It is really important to stay away from gadgets specially infornt of kids because kids always learn things by watching elders activity.