The Deputy Minister for Population and Family Development (Wamendukbangga), Ratu Ayu Isyana Bagoes Oka, emphasized the importance of parents staying informed about their children’s interests and engaging in physical activities together to prevent them from developing addictions to games and gadgets. She made these remarks during the Double Check discussion on The Role of Family Development in Welcoming a Golden Indonesia 2045, organized by the Presidential Communication Office (PCO) in collaboration with Gempita in Jakarta. Isyana highlighted the need for parents to continuously upgrade themselves and keep up with current online applications as children often learn faster than their parents. She pointed out that children seek instant gratification, which can lead to addiction through activities like scrolling on social media or playing online games. Isyana also stressed the importance of physical activities like sports and outdoor play in obtaining dopamine naturally, as the human body is designed to move. Deputy Minister for Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection, Veronica Tan, shared about the RBI program, which aims to provide safe and inclusive spaces for women, children, and communities to empower, learn, play, and foster creativity. Through programs like RBI, Tan hopes to encourage children to engage in traditional and creative games, sports, and stay away from gadget addiction.
Preventing Children’s Gadget Addiction Through Physical Activity Spaces
