Television and computers have penetrated the consciousness of children from all walks of life and from all social classes. It is inevitable that a child will get involved in watching his favorite show or play his computer game but this can get harmful especially if he spends too much time in front of the screen. It is up to the parents to modify their screen habits and here are some ways for you to do this:

Keep the “screens” out of the bedroom – watching television before going to sleep will not help your child sleep better. It can also prove to be a distraction in schoolwork and more important matters. You should encourage them to read books instead.

Start them young – it would be difficult to modify the habits of a teenager who is already used to watching excessive amount of television. So parents should impose rules while their children are young.

Set limits – decide how much time is allowed for playing computer games and watching television and stick to it.

Be an example – don’t put television on your own bedroom as well. And make sure that you don’t watch too much television or chat on the internet because this will set a bad example for your child.