Table 2.

Suggested solutions from parents to minimize their children’s overuse of smartphone (SP) devices (N=120).

Suggested solution	Value, n (%)
Use strict parental control to restrict SP usage time.	105 (87.5)
Socialize as a family and go out for picnics, to farms, camping, etc	42 (35.0)
Encourage children to join health clubs and undertake sport activities.	63 (52.5)
Encourage children to participate in arts and science workshops.	16 (13.3)
Increase parents’ awareness of the fact that they are role models for their children.	15 (12.5)
Use reward techniques (eg, “If you study hard, you can use your SP for an hour”).	11 (9.2)
Block programs/games that have bad consequences with prolonged use.	5 (4.2)