tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075890361193230583.post6936526193653506415..comments2023-12-12T11:49:36.184-06:00Comments on GreenBeanTeenQueen: Please Look Up: Part 2GreenBeanTeenQueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08708155058381407531noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075890361193230583.post-61068142235566141872015-09-29T04:40:43.062-05:002015-09-29T04:40:43.062-05:00My older daughter, who is 22, can't stand it w...My older daughter, who is 22, can't stand it when her friends are glued to their phones, and my younger daughter, who is 17, is also irritated by the preponderance of electronics. If they are foolish enough to procreate, I have hopes that they will be able to pay attention to their children. When they were young, a lot of their friends spent many hours in front of television, but they were only allowed a half of of any screen time per day, and I think it worked out well. Be strong!Ms. Yinglinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17805324364289597178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075890361193230583.post-11568891262523899272015-09-10T13:26:14.690-05:002015-09-10T13:26:14.690-05:00Sarah -- Great post! I totally agree. And I love w...Sarah -- Great post! I totally agree. And I love what Jen Robinson said above, as that is exactly what we did with our two kids (now ages 22 and almost 25). It was called "floor time" and I think it was a concept developed by a child psychologist named Stanley Greenspan. The idea was simple -- just take 10-15 minutes each day to spend totally engaged with your child, letting THEM direct the play or other activity. It was eye-opening, awesomely fun, and worth every single minute. Technology just can't substitute for that kind of bonding.Karen MacPhersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12532927654428962194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075890361193230583.post-71889649064097637802015-09-10T12:39:12.874-05:002015-09-10T12:39:12.874-05:00I am so reading that book!
I think that's suc...I am so reading that book!<br /><br />I think that's such a great idea. You're right that kids know when they are not getting your full attention. <br /><br />I also think parents sometimes think that as their kids get older and can do more on their own, they don't think about engaging them as much and it's still very important! While kids can explore the library on their own, they still like attention from their parents and it's all about balance. You can do both-check your email and then engage with your child, but you have to proactive about it and I think that's the hardest part. GreenBeanTeenQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08708155058381407531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075890361193230583.post-84612198086264015092015-09-10T12:33:27.330-05:002015-09-10T12:33:27.330-05:00I love games so of course I love that idea! And th...I love games so of course I love that idea! And there are lots of quick card games you can play while waiting. GreenBeanTeenQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08708155058381407531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075890361193230583.post-58171061389925645012015-09-10T12:26:44.342-05:002015-09-10T12:26:44.342-05:00I think you are right about balance. It's SO E...I think you are right about balance. It's SO EASY to be on your phone all the time, even when you are with your kids. <br /><br />I've recently been trying this thing that I read about in The Me, Me, Me Epidemic: A Step-by-Step Guide to Raising Capable, Grateful Kids in an Over-Entitled World. The idea is that each parent takes 10-15 minutes every day with each kid, and just does whatever that kid wants to do, with NO distraction from computers, cell phones, etc. Then kids feel like they are getting what they need from you, and don't hound you all day long :-) (Paraphrasing.) I had told my five year old about it, and one part that she's been emphasizing is no texting. Kids want 100% of our attention, and they know when they aren't getting it. Jen Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10343476550309656223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075890361193230583.post-90816944356077306732015-09-10T11:51:26.589-05:002015-09-10T11:51:26.589-05:00So, so agree with this. I notice this a lot at re...So, so agree with this. I notice this a lot at restaurants too, even with couples with and without kids. We've taken to bringing board games/card games etc. with and playing them together while we wait for our meal. Makes for a fun game night. Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13260139292374478327noreply@blogger.com