How do you know when it's the right time to get your kid a phone? Consider these things before you move forward.

Talking Points:

  • Parents should have discussions on a regular basis with their children about technology. Talk about not only the benefits of technology, but also share about the dangers.
  • Find the balance between protection and trust. Parents have a responsibility to protect their children. But it’s also important to teach kids how to monitor their own behavior preparing them for adulthood. 
  • The only way for a parent to train a child effectively is to give the child opportunity to put their Christian values into practice, especially when they face cultural values and peer pressure from the world. Proverbs 22:6
Discussion:
  1. Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
  2. What safeguards/rules have you put in place for your kids’ use of technology thus far? How did you decide upon those rules? How effective have those rules been?
  3. What are some rules you’ve heard other families have put in place that seems prudent? How have/can you incorporate those into your family?
  4. Read Proverbs 22:3. What are some of the real dangers facing our kids on their tech devices? How will you talk to your kids about those dangers?
  5. Read Proverbs 22:6 What are some of the important values you want to teach your kids? How does technology promote or work against those values?
  6. Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?