Communication with the child in the camp. Does a child need a mobile phone?

Twenty, and even ten years ago, such a question simply could not arise. Today, the habit of constantly being connected is firmly rooted in our minds. Therefore, most parents consider it necessary to provide their child with a phone when traveling to the camp. How much does it really need? Why often the leadership of the camps does not approve of this desire? Let's try to figure it out.

For what a phone to a child

Mobile phone today is almost every first-grader. And most often it becomes a container of pictures, games and jokes & ndash; A universal gadget that can kill any amount of time. In a camp environment where the child's day is painted by the minute and filled with interesting activities, the mobile phone as a means of entertainment will be absolutely useless.

Constraining children phone often serves as an excuse to start a conversation. What's easier & ndash; show the new acquaintance a couple of funny pictures from the screen, discuss which players have the games installed. This approach is popular, but it can hardly be called useful for the development of the communicative skills of the child. Modern children, spending most of their time at the computer, are already experiencing increasing difficulties with live communication.

In the teenage environment, the phone becomes a kind of status indicator. The owner is not enough of the "cool" & raquo; the model risks being subjected to constant ridicule. The owner of the same expensive and fashionable phone in the camp can steal, pick or damage during one of the active games. In short, a phone by a child of any age is not perceived primarily as a means of communication, but serves for other purposes. And in an environment different from home, brings more inconvenience than good.

The child's mobile phone is more important for parents

Admit yourself honestly & ndash; the presence of a mobile phone in your child in the camp is important primarily for you and your peace of mind. Do not be dissuaded by the fact that in the camp the kid bored and will call you. Children do not have time for this, because every day of the shift is filled with games, entertainment and other exciting things.

Even the child can not always take your calls. After all, just at this moment he can be in the midst of a sports match, team play, bathing, rehearsal of theatrical performance. It is unlikely that frequent distractions from the detachment will benefit your baby and his reputation among other children.

Do not disturb the child to rest and develop sports, creative and communicative skills by constant calls and checks. Do not worry, your kid in the camp is under the control of experienced teachers and medical workers. In addition, there is mandatory protection in every good camp today. Your child's safety is safe. Let him quietly enjoy the rest without a cell phone and your constant control.

What do the camp workers think about this?

In most summer camps, especially themed and sports, mobile phones for children are not allowed to rest. The reasons for this are the following.

  The possibility of constant communication with parents hinders the process of social adaptation of the child.

  The phone can cause a child's sports injury.

  Frequent calls of parents interfere with the children's full rest and the program of the camp.

  Phones cause a quarrel between children.

The decision to ban mobile phones refers to the internal regulations of the camp, so you will not be able to ignore it. Even if you give your child a phone trip, it is likely that he will be deposited by the counselor.

How to keep communication?

If you think that you just need to control the rest of the child, you can always take advantage of on-line broadcasting from the camp. Most modern camps are equipped with web cameras. You can communicate with the child directly by calling the counselor's phone, he will always invite the baby to the device.

But the best is & ndash; Remember your childhood . You did rest in the camp without any mobile phones. And you certainly liked this kind of rest. So let your child rest just as well!