Your Kids and Electronics
It is important to discuss the potential problems associated with electronics in much the same way that future generations monitored “screen time.” It now requires parents to control use of newer “screens.” Parents do have a right to monitor use of cell phones and internet access and as much right to censor behaviors as they have to censor the movies and TV shows that their children view. Having a central area for internet access and checking cell phones at a certain hour of the night are reasonable ways to monitor their use.
Discussing expectations on the use of these devices with your children is reasonable and appropriate.