The seemingly inexorable march of technology has invaded much of our private spaces and our family life. It has become like the palm of your hand and you cannot exist without it. Technology has overtaken our lives with a plethora of offerings to upgrade our lives to everything smart: smartphones, smartwatches, smart gadgets, and even smart robots.
It has affected the way how our families communicate and integrate. While technology has affected the way how individuals behave with each other, it also has positively impacted the way how families communicate and integrate. Here are some positive effects of technology on family relationships in this Internet age.
Technology increases family communication
Families are using technology now more than ever before to keep in touch with each other. According to CBS News, statistics show that married couples with kids have the highest rates of Internet and cell phone usage. Technology has helped to intensify contacts between each other and enable the exchange of messages that further bond them.
In present-day busy lifestyles, when both parents work on different schedules, technology has come to the rescue in form of mobiles and iPads. Parents find it easy to communicate with kids while children can catch up on what they missed earlier in the day.
Helps families stay connected
New technology gadgets have opened up new ways to build and maintain relationships. Researchers say that instead of isolating people, technology is actually strengthening relationships. The social media apps like Facebook and WhatsApp have made the world quite small. We are able to join groups and communities of our choice, and express what we need from each other.
The emails, instant messaging and calling options have blurred geographical distances and no life event goes unheeded when it’s easier to pull in your versatile emojis. You can easily create a shared experience by tuning into a podcast with your family, create movies, animations and collages of your family photographs, capture new memories and share them on social media instantly.
Entertains your family
With the arrival of newer technological diversions, there is no dearth in daily entertainment. It helps to keep family members engaged together and build their relationships. Whether it be a streaming movie or a game console, families share the same platform.
Family game nights or movie nights deepen family ties and improves a child’s cognitive development and linguistic skills. Parents find it easier to engage smaller kids with new technological gadgets when they are busy working or cooking.
Simplifies household management
Technology has revolutionised our shopping experience that the convenience of getting things at our doorstep has made life easier. Technology allows us to enjoy our consumer journey smoothly and saving time. Fast and efficient ways of purchasing, such as cashless and one-touch payments have simplified matters.
Parents are also taking advantage of mobile apps to help track budgets and manage the family schedule. This is most convenient for those whose busy lifestyles prevent them from shopping on a regular basis. Rather than spending hours browsing through multiple shops, you can buy the products you need in a couple of clicks online. Especially, during Covid-19 emergencies, online facilities and options have made families stick together safely amid dire necessities.
Aids education of kids
The internet age has helped to get any kind of information with fewer hassles. With the plenitude of advice that is available online, parents find it easier now to care for kids. Whether you have an accident or predicament, online experts are there to solve it for you.
Technology for children’s learning has improved education and made parents’ lives easier. Technology has made learning more engaging and collaborative for kids rather than memorising facts. Among kids with learning disabilities, assistive technology enables them to compensate for certain impairments.
It promotes independence and decreases the need for other support. Rehabilitative and assistive technology has made it possible to enable individuals to care for themselves and their families.
Ensures safety for family members
Advancements in modern technology have ensured our safety with emergency alarms as well as quick response options. New forms of password protection to safeguard our digital files and documents, advances in voice recognition and gesture control also create a heightened degree of security for our devices and homes. With modern security systems, safety within the home has added more peace within families.
Parents find it easier to monitor their kids’ safety through tracking apps and even children are able to see their parents’ whereabouts. This contributes to the feeling of connectedness and gives them a sense of security knowing they could be found if anything ever went wrong.
Utilise technology in a positive way and improve your family’s health and wellbeing for the long term.
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