Parental Controls for Children Ages 11-14: Promote Peace
& Stability in the Household
Parents of tweens and teens often find themselves
at odds with their children over many issues. A common bone
of contention for the 11-14 age group is the enforcement of
parental controls over the TV, Internet, and video games,
leading to frequent power struggles.
 Sometimes parents try to negotiate their
way through these power struggles, for instance, "If you get
your homework done, you can watch your TV shows." Other times,
there may be bribes like, "If you get the honor roll, you
can play on the Internet all you want this summer." Or during
a heated discussion, parental controls over media use may
boil down to a simple, "There will be a TV, video game, and
Internet block in this household
until further notice. Why? Because I said so."
The Mikko Que is a more peaceful solution
to parental controls, a solution that allows children to reap
the benefits of technology without suffering from the negative
effects of media overexposure. With the Mikko Que, parents
can setup individualized permissions for 11-14-year-olds,
allowing them the appropriate amount of time for daily TV
watching, Internet use, and video game playing.
Like an allowance, increasing media time
through the Mikko Que can be used as a reward; decreased time
can be used to discourage negative behavior. Simply set individual
time limits and change them at will, in a snap. Home
internet monitoring, TV control, and video game limits
have never been easier for today's busy parents.
Learn more about user-friendly, comprehensive
parental controls by contacting Mikko today.
Media Management for Children ... It's
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