Microsoft founder Bill Gates, the world’s richest man, says that he did not permit his children to own a mobile phone until they turned 14. Gates made the revelation during an interview on Thursday with the British newspaper The Mirror. .
Not only does Gates force his kids to wait until age 14 to get a smartphone, but he also limits the amount of time they could use them before going to bed. Smartphones are also banned from the dinner table. .
“We often set a time after which there is no screen time and in their case that helps them get to sleep at a reasonable hour,’ he told The Mirror. Gates and his wife, Melinda, are parents to Jennifer, 20; Rory, 17; and Phoebe, 14. .
Despite the irony of Gates playing a pivotal role in the technological revolution of the digital age, he still thinks limits need to be in place for children. “You’re always looking at how it can be used in a great way – homework and staying in touch with friends – and also where it has gotten to excess,’ he said of smartphones and social media. .
‘We don’t have cellphones at the table when we are having a meal, we didn’t give our kids cellphones until they were 14 and they complained other kids got them earlier.’ The Mirror reports that during its interview with Gates, he was wearing a Casio watch worth $10.
not all rich men thinks about their children’s upbringing I like his life style it shows that he values his family
This is called rich without pride , that is the best and quality life style we all must learn especially we the Africans.
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Youre the greatest richers man l ever heard. …thanks for the wonderful guidelines for the family you’re the real men….
bill gates is like Abraham in the bible.rich but also teaches his children to live by the word
If simplicity is the way of life, the wealth of the university would be equal for everybody. There will be nothing like the rich or the poor. Bill Gate is giving back from blessings giving to him – a representation of what Jesus said, blessed are the poor in spirit…..
The amazing part is bill gate wearing a watch of 10 dollars but the irony of the matter is this that watch of 10 dollars will appreciate to 50000 dollars at the auction table if he should wear it for just 24 hours. The amount of what his wearing does not matter its the person he his that matters.
That’s right ,it isnt all about the money, but wisdom is the principal a might ever get.Stay blessed Mr. Gates.
It’s good you inform our so called politicians,they’re no better people.
Thanks Mr Gate