Jonathan Smith, Director of Technology at Faith Church and author of #RUHooked, shares insights on technology and parenting. He encourages parents to teach their children responsible technology use and to be a good example themselves. Check out his book and faithlafayette.org/parenttech for more details.
Parents should actively teach their children responsible technology usage and be a positive example themselves.
Parents need to invest time and effort in monitoring and guiding their children's online activities, setting guidelines and restrictions to prevent addiction and ensure adherence to biblical values.
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The importance of teaching young people responsible social media use
The podcast episode emphasizes the significance of preparing young people for social media use. It questions whether age alone determines readiness and highlights the need for parents to invest in teaching their children responsible usage. The speaker also mentions the impact of biblical counseling principles on the family, emphasizing the role of communication, honesty, and maturity in using social media appropriately. It further suggests that parents should actively monitor and guide their children's online activities to prevent addiction and ensure adherence to biblical values.
Parental involvement in social media oversight and teaching
The podcast focuses on the responsibility of parents to shepherd their children's social media use. It recommends parents to evaluate their own readiness and willingness to invest time and effort in monitoring and guiding their children's online activities. The speaker suggests having open discussions about online behavior, ensuring honesty, and teaching biblical principles of communication. Parents are encouraged to set guidelines and restrictions, implement electronic grounding if necessary, and use technology tools to manage and supervise their child's social media use.
Recognizing and addressing addiction to social media
The podcast explores the topic of social media addiction and its parallels with substance abuse. The speaker highlights the need for self-evaluation, determining whether individuals are genuinely hooked on social media and recognizing behavioral patterns that indicate addiction. The importance of focusing on personal growth, heart transformation, and proper usage of social media, aligning with biblical principles, is emphasized. The book 'Are You Hooked?' is recommended as a resource to help individuals assess addiction, evaluate online behavior, and learn how to use technology in a manner that honors God.
Jonathan Smith, Director of Technology at Faith Church and author of #RUHooked, shares insights on technology and parenting. He encourages parents to teach their children how to use technology responsibly, not just let them fail and figure it out on their own. He also encourages parents to be an example to their children, using technology responsibly themselves. You can learn more about this topic by checking out his book and by visiting faithlafayette.org/parenttech.
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