Parental Monitoring Tips: Part 4 of Monitoring Your Child's Social Media Usage, The Montessori Way
- Arborland
- 3 days ago
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July's Blog Series Feature
Monitoring social media shouldn’t feel like a battle. Instead, treat it as a collaborative effort between you and your child to build trust, ensure safety, and foster responsible online behavior. Montessori values like independence, respect, responsibility, and self-discipline naturally align with managing social media usage. By applying these principles, parents can guide their children to navigate the digital world thoughtfully, safely, and with greater autonomy.
Be a Guide, Not a Dictator
Like a Montessori teacher, observe rather than control. Use tools like Bark or Qustodio for light-touch monitoring without invading their privacy.
Model Healthy Behavior
Model responsible social media use by limiting your own screen time and choosing meaningful offline activities.
Montessori Connection: Montessori teachers model behavior, setting an example for students.
Encourage Real-World Connections
Promote hobbies, family time, or outdoor activities to ensure a well-rounded development.
Montessori Connection: Supports whole-child education—mind, body, and spirit.
Have Regular Check-Ins
Encourage open talk about online experiences—being approachable helps them share concerns.
Montessori Connection: Respects their individuality and builds trust, critical in the Montessori philosophy.
Social media can be a powerful tool for growth and connection if used wisely. With Montessori as your guide, you can help your child develop the skills to use technology responsibly while fostering a lifelong foundation of respect and independence.
Thank you for joining us on our blog series journey about learning more how to monitor your child’s social media usage!
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