BETWEEN BONDS AND DEVICES: THE ROLE OF PARENTS IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND THE EFFECTS OF SCREEN USE

Abstract

This article seeks to understand how parenting practices related to the use of fabrics influence child development, considering emotional, cognitive and social aspects that support autonomy in early childhood. The research uses a bibliographic, qualitative and exploratory approach, bringing together national and international studies that investigate family relationships, executive functions, use of digital devices and effects associated with prolonged exposure. An analysis of two selected materials identified that the country offers fabrics mainly to facilitate the organization of everyday life, while the digital behavior of adults functions as a model that guides how children structure attention, emotional regulation and decision making. The results also point to recurring prejudices related to excessive use of devices, including language delays, attention difficulties, impulsiveness, irritability, reduced socialization and dependence on immediate stimuli. In addition, there has been a direct impact on family dynamics, with an increase in conflicts over limits and a reduction in the quality of face-to-face interactions, as well as the trend of intergenerational repetition of patterns of digital use. It is concluded that parental mediation is decisive in minimizing risks, promoting autonomy and guaranteeing that technology is integrated into children's daily lives in a balanced and healthy way.