They are only 3 years old, and they can easily understand phone settings. They are only 6, but they don't want to play outside, instead spending time on tablets. You can't force them to do anything, but if you make a deal, they gladly respond to requests. Sound familiar? This is Generation Alpha! Children born since 2010.
People over 50 sigh heavily, thinking that their grandchildren will amount to nothing. Parents are both amazed and worried that their children spend most of their time in the digital world. But experts believe that they will make a mega-leap in the world's development and bring about a technological revolution.
How Generation Alpha children learn
They know exactly what they want. They easily absorb vast amounts of information, while their parents are shocked by the number of lessons, homework, and content that bombard children from all sides. They are bright, creative, harmoniously developed, and self-sufficient individuals who can achieve all their goals. They have a positive outlook on the world and see no limits where adults have set rigid boundaries for themselves.
And at the same time, these children are sensitive and vulnerable. They are more open to emotions, more readily express love, give compliments, and think positively. You can no longer give them rigid instructions or teach them with a belt. You need to negotiate with them, because they are driven by self-discipline.
How to find common ground with a Generation Alpha child
Psychologists recommend taking into account the characteristics of "digital" children. Do they love freedom? Give it to them. You can start with a simple choice of clothes and school supplies. Let them choose their own backpack, notebooks, pens, and diary at the store. Even if the choices are mismatched: a Transformers backpack, a Hot Wheels pencil case, and Harry Potter notebooks.
Does your child love being online? Don't scold them. Just assess the situation. Internet penetration in Ukraine exceeds 66%, and the younger generation is practically 100% growing up in the digital world. There's no escaping it. Find out what your child is interested in.
You'll be surprised, but children from a very young age already strive to earn money even from their hobbies. For them, gadgets are often not just entertainment, but a way to achieve their goals. They create their own channels, develop mobile applications, and learn languages faster by communicating in games with peers from other countries.
Just provide them with comfort. Pack a lunchbox with healthy food for school, and for practice, put a bottle of water or a thermos with aromatic tea.
Your child is still the wonderful boy or mischievous girl you were in childhood. They are simply freer because they have access to almost all the world's knowledge. They want to create, not destroy. Modern children love and protect nature. So for a picnic, they will gladly choose bamboo eco-friendly dishes rather than eating from disposable plastic plates. And that's wonderful.
The Kite brand also keeps pace with the times. We carefully study the needs of children of all generations, so the quality and direction of our products maximally meet their demands. Kite is the best on the stationery market for your child.
