Counsellor Corner with Mark
Finding balance in an online world
According to a survey of 3,520 parents of children aged 2–17, during July/August 2018.
For more info https://www.esafety.gov.au/research/digital-parenting/screen-time
52% of parents think that their children spend too much time online.
What do you think? Do you find that you are waring/competing with devices at home? You are not alone. How do you find balance?
Here are some examples of 3 different family tech agreements that may help guide discussions in your family on this topic.
https://www.navigatingadhd.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Edited-by-Stephanie-ScreenContract1.pdf
https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/resources/family-tech-agreement
If you would like to find out more about how your family can find balance, you can contact your Schools Student and Family Counsellor.
Mark Holberton
Mark.Holberton@mccg.org.au
Student and Family Counsellor
St Joseph’s Primary School - Goulburn
Mondays and Tuesdays
St Mary’s Primary School - Crookwell
Wednesdays
T (02) 4832 1592