Unless you’ve been living under a rock the past few months, you already know that Congress voted in favor of a TikTok ban. Essentially, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, has 270 days to sell the app or have it prohibited on American app stores.
Navigating the delicate balance between keeping your kids safe and respecting their growing need for independence isn’t always easy, especially in today’s digital world.
The purpose for having a phone contract is to make sure everyone in the family is on the same page and in agreement with cell phone expectations. The goals are to encourage relationship, conversation, and responsibility with and without devices.
What is TikTok teaching our kids about the world?
We can’t always trust they are watching something wholesome.
Whether or not to give your child a smartphone, is a tough question most parents are facing at an alarming early age.
Our long-term goal as parents is to raise children who will practice self-control and manage technology well on their own.
Too much technology use can strain your marriage. Here’s a thoughtful way to begin a social media detox and build a healthier relationship.
We must be aware of what our kids are watching online and how it may impact them, especially in the case of the recent TikTok suicide video that has gone viral.
There are many ways you can connect with your loved ones, and those tools are right at your fingertips!
Good media discernment is about guarding our eyes and hearts before we watch or listen. And it’s also about grappling with the entertainment we do see or hear. That’s why the Plugged In Blog is devoted to guarding, discussing and grappling. About Plugged In >>
