PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
By using technology with your children, you'll introduce them to the most benecial content, while also bonding with them over an
exciting, shared experience. Something as simple and fun as taking turns in a game or reading together on a tablet can also help ensure
technology is being consumed in a responsible way that can educate and aid development.
While education is key, it doesn't always have to be about learning your ABCs and 123s. Plenty of games and apps combine learning and
entertainment experiences that are fun for kids. Checking the ESRB age and content rating information in console and online stores (like
the Nintendo eShop, the PlayStation Store, the Xbox Store and Windows Store) is a great way to nd appropriate games for kids of all
ages. ESRB ratings are also assigned to mobile games and apps in the Google Play Store, complete with content descriptors and
interactive elements when applicable.
As your little ones mature from toddlers to tweens, their use of technology as well as the technology itself will certainly evolve. The breadth
of content they enjoy will greatly expand, highlighting the importance of parental involvement in managing and monitoring their time
with tech. Regardless of where our smartphones and tablets take us, parental involvement and engagement is key to ensuring kids enjoy a
healthy, responsible relationship with technology.