Mobile Phones Most Frequently Used Technology

Cell phone calls remain as the most frequently used technology, followed by e-mail. Text messaging is quickly increasing.  Parents are rivaling their kids with their texting abilities.
This generation reports of having great relationships with their parents.  A lot of this is due to the open communication.  So Parents, you need to feel good about changing the secretive communication patterns of the past.  Put now, it is important to look at how much communication is enough.
Young Adults tend to be less autonomous when there is a parent trying to control the student’s decision-making process, such as deciding which courses to take or solving problems with teachers or friends.  This is stopping your child from learning what they need to learn to become independent adults.
Communication between the parent and young adult should foster independence and promote confidence in making decisions.  It should not inhibit it.
Remember, you don’t always have to take the call.  And when you do take the call, listen, discuss options (a discussion means everyone in the conversation participates in finding the solution) and then ask, “what are you going to do about this?”  Let them know you have confidence in their decision making and yes, sometimes it is not going to work.  Sometimes, they are going to figure it out even better than you would.
When the above happens, let them enjoy the success of their actions.  Do not take it away from them.
Tips for parents
– Discuss which technology tool works best for both of you.
– Reach an understanding on the frequency of communication.  Maybe come up with a set time to begin with.  For example: Sunday evenings.
– If you use Facebook or another social-networking site, don’t be put off if you get blocked from certain content.
– Although today’s technology makes it easier than ever to stay connected, respect their right to experience the product of their decision making.
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