Give my kid(s) a childhood free from smartphones and social media through high school, or at least 16 years old. I will provide
smartphone alternatives to communicate if needed - like a talk-text phone, landline or limited feature phone.
Be present and lead by example: I will be intentional in how I use personal devices - not out of habit - so I model tech as a tool and not a lifestyle.
Educate: I'll help my kids understand how to spot misinformation, recognize algorithmic influence, and navigate online spaces with awareness and caution - showing them how mindful tech use protects their natural drive to explore, create, and connect with the world around them.
Prioritize real life: We'll make space for the things kids need most for healthy development and flourishing, including play, rest, movement, age-appropriate responsibilities, face-to-face connection, and yes, even some boredom.
Use screens with intention: We'll approach video games, TV, and tablet use with intention, striving for usage that is limited, supervised, and shared rather than solitary.
Establish device-free spaces: We'll enrich connection by putting devices away during daily car rides and mealtimes, and we'll make bedrooms device-free sanctuaries.
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