I recently learned of parents of four-year-old twins who have chosen to limit screen time entirely, instead engaging their children with activities such as drawing, games, and outings. The only screen time they allow is for video calls with loved ones.
I am quite impressed by this approach, as it seems to address the potential for children to become overly engrossed in screens, which can sometimes lead to a disconnect from the real world and potentially affect their speech, vision, and behavior.
It’s a thoughtful and proactive approach. Prioritizing real-world interaction over screens can support healthier development in areas like communication, creativity, and emotional bonding—especially in early childhood. Limiting screen time while still allowing meaningful connections through video calls strikes a smart balance.
This type of parenting is easy when both parents work together for their kids. For only one parents there is no ideal parenting. Its always depends on situations and how a parents handle their kids because every parents want their kids to be honest, learn values and obedient.
It’s a good approach. Parents have to put in some effort as the kids grow older. We have to figure out what’s their intrest about and plan some activities accordingly. And one thing is that if we do the same activity repeatedly they will get bored. So we have to prepare and have many activities ready thus reducing their screen time and engaging them actively.
I will say a very thoughtful approach. This way the kids will get a chance to see the real world and real people, they will get engaged in real conversations, they will learn how to bond through emotions and how to express and most importantly they will be able to freely display their creativity. Besides, they will also learn how to tackle boredom which is a significant issue in today’s era. Overall it’s like, the child will learn to check-in to the reality and beauty of life and not check-in to the illusionary world.
Yes, these are exactly the kind of activities parents should be encouraging. With busy schedules, many parents turn to phones and tablets as an easy way to keep kids occupied but children pick up habits based on what we expose them to. This is a thoughtful and healthy step in the right direction.
A balanced approach: limiting screens supports creativity and social skills, but complete restriction might slow the child’s tech adaptation compared to peers. Mindful moderation could be key.
This parenting style reflects an understanding of developmental science and prioritizes connection over convenience. While not every family can eliminate screens entirely, this model shows how intentional limits combined with rich, real-life experiences can create a healthier, more grounded foundation for young minds.
In today’s world parents don’t want to take the stress of children’s tantrum so they give them phones to be quiet but simply forget that if they are fitting their brains in the process.
This parents are doing so much great for their children , in this world of ignorance they are really taking efforts to make their children’s life better!!
I think this is was the only parenting style present before the boom of technology, and in my opinion is the only right way to raise one’s child. The benefits of being present and interacting with the world around you far surpasses the learning one obtains from a screen or virtual interaction of any kind.
In this generation of parents letting their children do whatever they want, this parenting seems like a fresh breath of air. Research regarding screentime in children have proven that it delays proper mental growth and also relates to emotional tantrums in them