In today’s high tech and busy world, it’s a challenge to limit children’s total media time. There is constant exposure to TV, computer and video games. It looked like a challenge to have my 7 year old away from the screen without him beginning to hate me. I encouraged more interactive activities such as promoting playing and reading together and alternative entertainment like athletics, hobbies, and creative play. Due to time constraints, TV, computer and video games were virtual baby sitters. When I couldn’t find my phone, it meant that someone must be playing “Angry Birds” and would have carelessly left it around.
