Smart Mom: If the child asks questions related to technology, do not panic, this is the time of Generation Alpha, which is growing up amidst AI, smart devices, online learning and social media. This generation adapts quickly to technology and is far ahead of its parents in using various gadgets along with apps. Its hold on YouTube, gaming and OTT platforms has also become strong. At the same time, now Gen Beta is also among us, which will grow with the development of technology. It will use AI for learning and entertainment.

But this is only one side of the coin, the other side is that these children, who have been in contact with smartphones, computers, and other gadgets since birth, will ask you questions related to technology from time to time. They will be disappointed if they do not get an answer. You will also regret not being able to answer. You will feel helpless and many times you will find yourself surrounded by guilt. But this is the age of technology, so to become a role model for children, you have to connect with technology and become a 'techno smart mom', which is very easy.

Make children your teachers.

Generally, it is easy for a tech-savvy person to understand technology or technical things. Whereas it is a bit difficult for a non-technical person or woman who is not interested in these things. They are afraid and nervous about using technology. They feel that if they make a mistake, they can become a laughingstock.

Child psychiatrist Renu Goyal says, “Believe it or not, kids don’t expect you to answer every question. But when they show interest in a new app or technology, ask them what they know about it or what they want to do with it. If the kids are older, ask them to download the app on their phones and show them how to set it up and use it. According to several surveys, 47 percent of parents and guardians feel that their kids know more about digital technology than they do. So don’t hesitate to ask them anything. Kids should feel that they genuinely want to learn something. Kids generally like to see parents learn new things by becoming experts.”

Easy to monitor

In the digital age, technology has changed the way we communicate, work and even raise children. Some may argue that spending too much time on screens is harmful, but there are many ways where technology can prove to be a great tool.

Today, there are many apps and modern devices available, with the help of which you can monitor children's mobile devices, video games, social media activities, sleep, and even food. You can control their screen time by using parental control on the device. For this, you have to understand the digital space, that is, if the mother is tech savvy, then she will be able to warn them about online security and other dangers like cyberbullying. She will be able to keep an eye on whether the children are using technology correctly or not, especially when they are addicted to smartphones and video games.

The path is not difficult.

It is said that if there is a will to do something, then the path is created automatically. Five years ago, did you imagine that you would make digital payments to buy everything from vegetables to everyday needs? But you did it. During COVID-19, when the classes became online after the schools and colleges were closed, teachers as well as stay-at-home mothers had to face many challenges.

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