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175 words each Discussion post 1 Good evening, The best ways for a parent to limit screen time for their children is to implement rules when they are young and to be sure they are consistent. In our house we limit the amount of time our kinds are on their devices, especially when they are under the age of 16. There are certain expectations that need to be met before they are allowed to be on their devices such as home work and chores.   You can monitor your children's behavior on social media by setting up restrictions on a child account or by monitoring their devices whether it is a phone or tablet. This can also go back to setting up certain limits on what they are allowed to do and if they don't follow these rules then there will be consequences like not being able to use their devices for a certain period of time. A child's social media account can affect a relationship with their parents because the use of social media can be addicting which can cause problems when the parents are working towards enforcing certain rules. The use of social media can also affect a child's mood and behavior by potentially changing things in the child's brain having to do with emotions and learning. On the other side of things, if a parent is using social media it can also affect their relationship with their children because it is distracting the parent from the in person time with their children. As a role model for our children we are showing that it is ok to use social media, sometimes excessively, which can negatively impact our children. As parents we need to lead by example.   https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/social-media-and-mental-health-in-children-and-teens Discussion post 2 The best way to ensure that a child is not overusing and developing a technology addiction is by limiting their use starting at a young age. Babies and toddlers are a result of what they are fed. Children need to develop their creativity, but if they are constantly entertained, their brains won't have to work to think for themselves. For toddlers, I would offer one hour during the day for educational content and one hour or less in the evening of their choice of content. If they are young and don't already have an addiction to technology, then no reward is needed. If you are dealing with an older child who has become reliant on technology, then I would put usage restrictions on their devices and implement a reward system. For social media, it is more than fair to adhere to the age restrictions that the platforms have put in place. Once they are old enough and the parent feels they are ready, it should be with the requirement that you have their login information, so that you can monitor that no predators are trying to talk to the child. Do your best to develop a relationship built on trust with your child, because if they are going to be sneaky, then they will find a way regardless of your monitoring. A child's use of social media could impact their relationship with their parents if the child feels overly sheltered and their world suddenly gets much bigger, causing them to pull away from their parents. People learn best by what is being modeled, and children are no exception. If the parents are constantly on social media, then the children will be as well. C. Vidal. Johns Hopkins Medicine. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/social-media-and-mental-health-in-children-and-teens