Doug unpacks the dangers of screens and the impact of smart phones on child development. He shares a study that reveals the extent of smartphones’ damage on brains, responsibility and self-control.
Doug also gives tips for putting together a family mission statement on how phones and other screens should be used in the home.
Listener questions and comments:
- Gary – My wife did research in 2014 that the phones are bad for kids, so we don’t let our kids use them. (13:13)
- Joe – Parents should go to school board meetings. It’s a great way have an impact on phone usage in schools. (16:12)
- Kurt – People can write to the government and work to get regulations in place on phones. (23:10)
- Kelly – What can a grandparent do? (24:38)
- Jude – My wife and I were talking about this. It’s good to be open about this issue with each other and be on the same page. (27:24)
- Sabrina – When the kids are old enough to go out there aren’t any pay phones. What is the other option? (29:47)
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Practical tips for parents
- Set really clear boundaries.
- Schedule and hour minimum without phones.
- Schedule one day a week without screens.
- Designate a room in the house for phones and screens.
- Enjoy tech free meals.
- Turn off screens at least one hour before bedtime.
- No screens overnight in the bedroom.
- Homework before phones and other screens.
- Install parental controls on all devices.
- Parents should model the behavior.
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