Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens 206: How Can We Roll Back Our Kids' Technology Use?
Feb 11, 2025
In this discussion, the speakers tackle the challenge of guiding kids in their technology use. They share strategies for initiating open, judgment-free conversations with children about tech habits. Emphasizing the importance of family tech boundaries, they encourage parents to reflect on their own device usage. Listeners learn how to engage children in meaningful discussions about technology while promoting healthier practices at home. The insights provided aim to turn tech usage into a collaborative family venture.
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Parent's Love-Hate Tech Letter
- A parent shared a letter expressing a love-hate relationship with technology, highlighting universal struggles with tech use in families.
- The letter emphasizes the difficulty of resetting family tech habits without social isolation or relationship damage.
Understanding Why We Use Technology
- We use technology in ways that feel problematic because of behavioral reasons that make sense, even if against our interests.
- Understanding why we use tech in certain ways is key before deciding how to improve tech habits.
Three Core Reasons for Tech Use
- Technology is used mainly for work, connection, and entertainment, mirroring past communication and leisure methods.
- These big reasons help frame how tech fits into our lives and guide managing its impact.