Guidance Counsellor Corner
In this edition of School TV – Internet Addiction
For children and teenagers, there is no doubt that the Internet can be an excellent resource for information, communication, and entertainment, but more and more Australian parents are concerned about excessive time online.
Today’s youth are the early settlers in a remarkable new world. Unfortunately, parents feel as though they are shut out of this world, often not knowing, nor understanding, what happens in this online environment.
It is up to parents to monitor, not just what their children do online, but also the length of time they spend online. Many of the online game’s children play have parental controls. However, parents do not always choose to use them. Banning is not the answer. A better strategy is to give kids access, but be informed, set some rules, monitor, and supervise. To ignore this responsibility could create significant psychological and social problems for their children in years to come.
We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this edition of School TV and we always welcome your feedback. If you have any concerns about your child, please contact the school counsellor for further information or seek medical or professional help.
Here is the link to the Screen Time edition of School TV
https://hsstsv.catholic.schooltv.me/newsletter/internet-addiction
Another great resource to help manage your child’s time online is the following video:
The SIMPLE Trick to Limit Your Child's Screen Time & Why You Should!