Título em en: Reclaiming Our Gaze: The Cost of Raising Children with Screens.
We are surrounded by mobile devices that shape our relationships, especially with our children. The constant exposure to screens can hinder basic connections and replace simple gestures of affection and engagement.
Screen usage can be seen as a collective issue that affects both children and adults. Establishing limits on screen time at home, such as no screens in the morning, during meals, before bedtime, and in the child’s room, can help prioritize human contact and real interaction.
Narrative content like movies and stories can help develop emotional and narrative language in children, combating the growing deficit in expressing emotions. This shift towards meaningful storytelling is crucial in today’s digital age.
The book presents a call to action for a new social consensus on screen usage, emphasizing the need for a collective approach to address this issue. It is time to shift our focus from screens back to genuine human connection.
