Device Rules at Home
Technology can be a positive part of children’s lives when clear boundaries are in place. For primary-aged children, agreed family rules help keep them safe and support healthy habits.
Things to consider at home:
- Set clear times for device use (for example, after homework and not before bed)
- Limit how long children spend on screens each day
- Ensure apps, games and websites are age-appropriate
- Use parental controls where possible
- Keep phones, tablets and gaming devices out of bedrooms at night
- Charge devices overnight in a shared family space
- Encourage a balance of screen time, outdoor play, reading and family time
- Talk openly with children about staying safe online
See the below link to gives you ways to support this and establish rules as a family. Clear, consistent rules, reviewed as children grow, help them enjoy technology safely and responsibly.