Your Parents Are Addicted to Phones—Here’s How to Save Them!
Amanpreet Singh | Mar 14, 2025, 12:18 IST
Remember when we fought over who would use the landline? Or the excitement of sending an SMS on a Nokia phone? Back then, technology was special. Now, it’s everywhere. And guess what? Our parents, who once struggled with sending a text, are now hooked on WhatsApp and YouTube! They love forwarding “Good Morning” messages and watching endless reels. But they didn’t grow up with this, and sometimes it becomes too much. That’s where we can help.
Why It’s a Problem
Parents easily fall into Smartphone Trap
- Endless Scrolling: Watching “Top 10 Kitchen Hacks” or cute animal videos for hours.
- Fake News Traps: Believing and sharing wrong information like “Onion cures COVID.”
- Too Much Screen Time: Constant notifications and videos can make them impatient or restless.
4 Simple Hacks to Help Your Parents
1. Become Their Tech Helper
Become Their Tech Helper
Teach them how to spot fake news. If they see messages with lots of exclamation marks or “Forward to 10 people,” tell them to stop and think! Show them how to keep their privacy safe, like not sharing personal photos with strangers. And warn them about scams offering free prizes. A simple demo works better than a long talk.
2. Encourage Time Away from the Screen
3. Lead by Example
Put your phone down first
If you’re always on your phone but telling them to stop, they won’t listen! Put your phone down first. Talk to them, enjoy chai together, or go for a walk. When they see you offline, they’ll be more likely to do the same.
4. Help Them Create, Not Just Watch
Why This Is Important (Especially in India)
Final Thought
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