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Dear Parent,

Thank you for reaching out and sharing your concerns.

Given the era of technology we live in, it is unfortunate and natural to get addicted to technology, given the plethora of video content available online and easy access to the same. To top it all, your son is growing up with exposure to advanced technology all around him 'the digital native' versus you and the older generations, who started having access to technology later in life 'the digital immigrant'. So, there is bound to be a difference in the mindset as well as the extent to which technology gets importance in one's life.

Dear Parent,

Thank you for reaching out and sharing your concerns.

Given the era of technology we live in, it is unfortunate and natural to get addicted to technology, given the plethora of video content available online and easy access to the same. To top it all, your son is growing up with exposure to advanced technology all around him 'the digital native' versus you and the older generations, who started having access to technology later in life 'the digital immigrant'. So, there is bound to be a difference in the mindset as well as the extent to which technology gets importance in one's life.

So, to begin with, if you want to reduce your son's exposure to screens and technology, here is what you can do:

• Please make sure you all have family dinner together, wherein you all talk to each other about how the day went by. The TV should be switched off and all other gadgets should be kept away from the dinner table. 
• While studying, make sure your son follows a study time table and uses his mobile only at specific times of the day. If he is on vacation, then encourage him to sign up for outdoor sports related activities and to take up a hobby or spend some time interacting with friends, face-to-face.
• A time table needs to be setup now a days, not only for studies, but also to help your son manage time as far as mobile phones/gadgets use is concerned. Designated hours should be allotted to mobile phone and technology usage, in general.

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