Parenting in the Age of Cell Phones and Gaming

By Moris Polanco

Discover the ultimate guide on how to navigate the digital world with your children with this insightful book. Packed with practical tips and advice, this book covers everything from setting boundaries on screen time to choosing age-appropriate games. Equip yourself with the knowledge to help your kids develop a healthy relationship with their mobile phones and digital games. Order now and empower your family with the tools to make informed decisions in the digital age.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Editorial Arje
• Release date: Mar 26, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224931682

Moris Polanco

Moris Polanco (Guatemala, 1962) es doctor en filosofía por la Universidad de Navarra. Ha sido profesor universitario en diversas universidades de Guatemala y de Colombia y es autor de más de 17 libros. Es miembro de número de la Academia Guatemalteca de la Lengua, correspondiente de la Real Academia Española.

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Introduction

As I start writing this introduction, I can hear the soft buzzing of my daughter’s phone breaking the silence of the morning. It's a sound, in our home like the birds chirping outside her window. I remember when she used to gaze out of that window with curiosity observing the world come alive with each sunrise. Now her attention is often captured by the screens glow. She's not alone in this; her brother, two years older gets so immersed in his video games that I sometimes wonder if he notices anything beyond the world.

Parenting in the Age of Cell Phones and Gaming is inspired by these moments—reflecting on how technology has transformed childhood and parenting dynamics. This book weaves together anecdotes, shared experiences and the common sentiments associated with raising kids in a time where digital connections often overshadow face to face interactions.

My exploration into this parenting dilemma began one evening while cooking dinner and overhearing snippets of my children chatting about their day.

I noticed that their stories were not about hanging out with friends at school or having fun in the park. Instead, they talked about winning battles and getting rewards. It made me realize how much their daily lives had changed. I found myself missing the days of scraped knees and tales of playground adventures.

In the chapters I delve into the challenges and opportunities that technology brings to us as parents. From figuring out screen time limits to discovering the joy in bonding with our kids over their games. I recount the moments spent trying to understand their game obsessions and the frustrating evenings filled with arguments over five more minutes.

This book isn't a guide because I don't believe there's a one size fits all method, for parenting in any era. Instead, it's a collection of snapshots, a story of the imperfect but heartfelt journey of raising children in a digital world.

I've experienced the weight of concern during