What Kids Need -- And What They Don't

What kids don’t need:

1).  Cell phones when they’re in grade school.  Over the years, I cannot tell you one good thing that can come from this.

2).  Unlimited access to social media.  There is very little that is healthy on social media for children and it is getting worse.

3).  So many toys that they can’t even think of something to want at birthday or holiday times.  Too much of anything leaves children unable to be full.  They become like buckets with holes in them.

4).  Televisions in their rooms.  Rooms are for sleeping.  Good sleep hygiene is a dying art for too many children.

5).  To be able to control the emotional climate of the home.  Moody kids should not be allowed to hold the whole house hostage.  If a child wants to be moody, everyone else need not suffer.  Children can and should be taught that they can control their emotions.

6).  Too much indoor time.  Our kids have become hermits with social media and high tech games.  It is ruining their social skills.  It’s also taking a toll on their physical well-being.

7).  Too many activities outside of school.  No wonder this generation is so anxiety-ridden.  They are overloaded.  If we want to teach them to take care of themselves as they age, we must teach them to ...

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