Is It Time for a Phone? Practical Guidance for Parents of New Smartphone Users
We help our kids develop a Christ-influenced filter so that they can learn to use their devices and the internet wisely.
“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.
Let’s formulate ways to help our parents shape their teenagers into the kinds of people who use technology in a God-glorifying, healthy, and productive way.
God himself took on flesh to be physically present with us, offering his life in exchange for our screen-addicted hearts.
We marvel at their agility in learning everything from TikTok to software code, even as we fear how this “always-on-everywhere” is affecting their brains and ours.
Rather than fearing smart phones and social media, Christian parents can exercise discernment, directing their children to wise and age-appropriate engagement with our technological age.
The next part of the Digital Ministry series is all about the Zoom Video Conference software. Here’s a summary of the things that I’ve learned over the last week about some best practices: 1. Don’t be the host…