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Find answers to questions already asked. Click on a question below to see
the complete question and answer given by a Kids Inc. professional.

When should I seek professional help for my child?

My husband and I are going through a divorce. How can we make things
easier for the children?

My child lies to me all the time. Why does he/she do this and what can I do
about it?

My child is being bullied at school. How do I handle it with my child? With
the school?

How do I know if my child's tantrums are normal or his fits of anger are a
bigger problem or concern?

I have a 5 year old son that is completely out of control....

When is spanking appropriate to teach a child safety boundaries? Is it
ever?

My 7 year old son seems to be struggling with anxiety and panic...any
suggestions that can help him ?

Are there things that I can do to i mprove my child's responses to peer
pressure situations so that he won't keep "following the crowd" so to
speak?

I was curious to know more information as to why electronic toys are not
beneficial even when they are educational? I have always had the intent of
only allowing my children to play with toys that were educational, but a lot
of those would be electronic. Can you explain your theory as to why
educational electronics are not good for them?

Answer

provided by

Allan Gonsher, President, Kids-Inc.

Great question! In general, I am opposed to electronic entertainment.

Many parents use them as a "baby sitter" or opportunity to keep their kids

quiet. Sometimes these are done "in the name of education", i.e.

but

they're doing math, or spelling words.

I am a big proponent of doing

things WITH your children. Why don't we sit with them and do these

educational "exercises?"

Can't we practice spelling or math facts WITH

them? Workbooks, practice sheets, and magazines with exercises are all

excellent means to accomplish the same goals. I believe video games,

computers and TVs occupy too much of our children's time. Less eye

contact, focus, and interactive experiences take place when they are

consumed by a "screen"...even if it is in the name of "education."

Putting away toys-- any suggestions of what might work for a 4 and 3
year-old?

My 3-year-old son is still wanting to sleep with my husband and me every
night at bed time. What is the best way to handle this?

Parenting Questions and Answers