Hari Om Dear Parenting Culture CommUnity! Happy New Year 2024! We hope you have had a lovely start to your year and are excited to continue to share your parenting journey in our weekly Parenting Culture space. At the close of our year we had discussed the parenting challenge of Screen Time. This week, we will delve deeper and reflect on this challenge with Shankarji. For Week 14, we reviewed the 5 Parenting Challenges and also discussed Screen Time. Time to recap and reflect on the Parenting Challenges and Screen Time:
🎓Recap (January 15, 2024)
What are the root attributes of screen time?
🔄 It revolves around the pervasive need for instant gratification and occupying the mind effortlessly
🤹♂️ It involves seeking joy through sensory stimulation and temporary quietude.
❌ It hinders our ability to be absorbed in all activities due to the influence of likes/dislikes and dependence on comfort
How can we manage screen time better?
🌱 Engage in selfless actions (seva) to develop purity of mind 🤝
🔥 Embrace intentional discomfort (Tapas) to break free from likes and dislikes, enhancing absorption in activities 🤸♂️
💪 Exercise willpower for positive screen time changes📱
🌅 Create morning routines focused on meaningful actions without the use of devices ☕
🚫 Set boundaries on device usage during meals and bedtime for better mental well-being 🍽️
🎯 Frame challenges as purposeful training🏋️♂️