The mother's mistake was to smash the phone when she discovered her child was watching bad content.

Shocked to find out children watch bad content

With the development of technology and the widespread influence of social networks, children can easily access images and videos with content that is not suitable for their age. In this context, families, schools, and communities have the responsibility to educate and protect children in cyberspace.

However, not all parents know how to prevent their children from being exposed to sensitive content, and even when it happens, not everyone knows how to react properly.

Mother shocked to discover her child watching pornographic movies. Photo: TS

When her eldest son entered 8th grade, Ms. Nguyen TS (35 years old, Vinh Phuc) bought him a smartphone.

She used to worry that her child would be too absorbed in watching movies and playing games, leading to neglecting her studies, but because her child often received notifications from teachers and the school via Facebook and Zalo, she still let her child use the phone.

One time, when she took her child’s phone to browse Facebook, she saw many videos with sensitive content. She curiously went to Google search and was shocked to see a series of searches and questions about sex.

“I was stunned. How could my 13-year-old son watch these videos? In a moment of losing control, I smashed his phone, shouted loudly, forgetting that there were other family members in the house at that time.

The boy was embarrassed, quietly went into his room and locked the door. That night, he refused to come out to eat. My husband had to persuade me a lot before my son and I could open up to each other,” Ms. S. said.

After the anger passed, she realized that her reaction and the way she handled the situation were wrong. She should have been calmer, asked questions, listened to her child, and advised him to do the right thing.

And moreover, before letting your child use a smartphone, you should anticipate possible negative effects, and then take measures to prevent your child from being exposed to inappropriate content.

Parents need to behave tactfully

During puberty, children tend to be curious about sex. Sex education for children is something parents should do throughout their child's growing up journey.

Master of Psychology Le Minh Huan said that if one day they discover that their children are curious and viewing sensitive content that is not suitable for their age, parents should respond tactfully.

Anger, scolding, criticism,... are negative reactions that can easily escalate your child's behavior because according to common psychology, "forbidden fruit is always sweet".

When scolded by parents, children may temporarily stop their behavior, but they are not satisfied, their needs are not satisfied, and they do not understand why they are forbidden. Not to mention, blaming, scolding, and criticizing will hurt children's psychology.

That is not the right way to educate, especially when it comes to sex education for teenagers.

“Parents should sit down and gently ask: Why do you watch sensitive movies? Who showed you? How often? When did you start watching? How do you feel?... By gently and skillfully asking, parents can understand their children better and find the right way to handle it.

Parents need to better orient their children's education. In addition, it is necessary to update knowledge and methods of educating children through reading books, documents or consulting experts," shared Master Le Minh Huan.

Psychologists emphasize that parents need to openly share with their children about "sex lessons" so that children understand that watching too many sensitive films can affect their emotions, behavior, and reproductive health later on.

“Parents need to educate children about sex as early as possible. Education needs to take place regularly, sequentially and in accordance with the child's age and psychology.

Parents can meet with specialists or attend sex education classes to update and improve their skills and knowledge in educating their children.

In particular, parents must set an example and always accompany their children so that sex education brings the best results," said Master Minh Huan.

Source: https://giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn/sai-lam-cua-nguoi-me-dap-nat-dien-thoai-khi-phat-hien-con-xem-noi-dung-xau-172241001090824859.htm