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Tech Tantrums – What’s Really Happening, and How Can We Help?

😩 The Scene You Know Too Well…

You take away the phone…
And suddenly your sweet child becomes a mini volcano.

Crying. Shouting. Rolling on the floor.
You feel guilty. Confused. Maybe even defeated.

But here’s a powerful truth:

It’s not just about the screen.
It’s about what the screen is replacing.

💔 Why Do Tech Tantrums Happen?

1. Instant Pleasure: Games, videos, and reels give a quick dopamine hit. It’s hard to leave that bubble.

2. Emotional Escape: Kids may use screens to run from boredom, sadness, or even confusion.

3. Lack of Alternatives: When gadgets go, what enters that empty space?

🪔 A Story from Ramayana:

When Hanuman was trapped in Ravana’s court,
he stayed calm, powerful, and centered — because his focus was clear.

Let’s help our children build that kind of inner strength —
where joy doesn’t depend on the next notification.

🛠️ What Can Parents Do?

🔄 1. Replace, Don’t Just Remove

Don’t just take away the phone.
Give something beautiful instead — clay, crayons, puzzles, music, a balcony picnic!

🧠 2. Tech Detox Zones

Create “no-screen” times at home:
🌅 Mornings | 🍽️ Mealtime | 🌙 30 mins before bed
Let these be full of conversation, cuddles, or simple silence.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 3. Involve Them

Don’t just tell them why screen time is harmful.
Ask:

“How do your eyes feel after a long video?”
“Does your head hurt sometimes?”
“What else do you love doing?”

Let them think. Let them lead.

🌿 Essence from the Bhagavad Gita:

“One who controls the mind,
is peaceful amidst the chaos.”

Screens will keep getting smarter —
But our children need to get stronger from the inside.

🏫 What Omkar School Does:

We replace passive screen time with: 🎨 Art, 🎶 Music, 📚 Storytelling, 🤝 Conversations, 🌱 Nature-based play.

We let children feel boredom…
Because only then do they discover curiosity.

💬 Next Tip Preview:
“Digital Role Modeling: Are Our Children Watching How We Use Tech?”

Let’s grow wiser together, dear parents.
You are not alone. And your small choices create big ripples.