Identity Curation and Gen Z: Yearning for Authenticity
As much as online “friends” might make them feel seen and loved, only Christ sticks around after the filter has faded.
Encouraging our teens to practice media literacy online equips them to navigate their digital world for God’s glory and their good.
As much as online “friends” might make them feel seen and loved, only Christ sticks around after the filter has faded.
Instead of simply confronting them on all the negative influences… let them tell you how they’re experiencing life online.
Perritt wants to help teenagers understand how God enters in and transforms our relationship to social media.
Our journey this year, albeit small, has been to use social media in two ways: to be a light in a dark place and to be a visible presence.
“With appropriate accountability, older teens may benefit from more freedom with their phones while still under the protective cover of our home.”
We help our kids develop a Christ-influenced filter so that they can learn to use their devices and the internet wisely.