Today, we are living in a fast-paced digital world - an era where everything is accessible via a single tap. However, the real pursuit that kids yearn for is happiness. The problem is that millennial parents are living in a fast-paced world and can barely find time to spend with themselves - let alone their kids.

So, it can not be emphasized enough that parents need to align their time in a way that their kids are not void of their attention. To begin with, living a happy life is the fundamental right of every kid. Consequently, parents need to do whatever it takes to ensure that their kids live a happy life.

Anas / Pexels / Ensuring a happy life for kids is the foremost responsibility of parents.

However, most millennial parents introduce screens to their kids and make time for themselves. Here is what they do: They open a video tap and place it in front of the kid. The kid, in turn, gets occupied watching on the screen. As a result, these parents get to believe that their kid is “in safe hands.” But is it, really?

Well, it turns out that kids do not learn anything from a videotape - without the assistance of the guardian. This is especially true for kids who are under two. In other words, kids need and year for human interaction in the early stages of their lives. Putting a giant screen in front of them is not going to help in any way. It is no secret that real-life events and events on-screen are two different things. Kids do not have the potential to process the events that are going on on the big screen - that parents place in front of them.

Ken / Pexels / To raise a happy kid in this digital age, do not introduce screens to your kids before they turn 5.

So, the rule is simple. At the early stage, spend as much time as you possibly can with your kids. Do not introduce video taps and screens to them before they turn five. They need human interaction. And a screen can not help them enough. So, ensure zero screen time for your kids - as per the recommendations of WHO.

One of the insightful to notice here is that your kids are missing out on a lot of enriching factors if they are exposed to screens in the early stage. Firstly, they do not feel the physical interaction which is their basic need. Secondly, they tend to be lazy. They will sit around and continue staring at the screen without doing any physical activity.

Bess / Pexels / Let your kids do physical activities in the house - and they will be happy growing up.

So, create a schedule in the house for your kids. This schedule should include physical activities, games, and even simple human interaction. Keep them away from cell phones and screens - ensuring human interaction 24/7.

The idea is not to make your kids ‘digitalized’ in the early stage of their lives. Instead, make them familiar with real-life events. Talk to them. Sit with them every day and watch them play. Applause their physical exercise. You will raise kids who are not only happy but passionate and caring human beings as well.