Summertime Needs Family Time

Posted by Ken

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It’s easy to get caught up in our daily activities. Personally, I find it hard to stay away from the computer because I tell myself there’s so much to do. But I think it also causes frustration on my family for being connected so much.

That got me to thinking about how my kids may see me. They’re always asking me to have time on the computer. They either play some games on it or even worse, watch TV on it. It just becomes another mindless way of spending time.

I think in moderation that time on the computer and especially on the Web is a good thing. It’s a skill that I think everyone should learn, but if taken too much, it’s likely to do harm more than do good.

So just a reminder that as the kids are out of school, take some time to read with them, walk, play catch — something to create a memory that’s not about sitting at the computer. And even sharing some computer time with them is a good thing. At least you’ll be doing it together.