Vanguard· 4h ago· 1 min read
By Josephine Agbonkhese
You finally gave your child that smartphone or tablet, thinking it will help with school and staying connected with family and friends. But then the worries creep in. What if they stumble across stuff they shouldn’t see? How do you keep screen time from spiraling out of control?
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The truth is, many people hand over these devices without really knowing how to set up proper safeguards.
That’s where parental controls come in.
Raising children in this always-online world feels tricky, doesn't it? They rack up hours on their phones every day, and without boundaries, it can affect everything from sleep to academic performance, physical health and even self-esteem. So many parents also feel overwhelmed by the thought of cyberbullying, inappropriate content, mental health impact of constant social media comparison, or…
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