Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Getting a Handle on Your Screen Time
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Jan 12, 2026 David Murrow shares his journey from screen addiction to healthier habits, emphasizing the role parents play in modeling behavior. He discusses the detrimental effects of heavy screen use on children's development and offers a striking analogy likening screens to a 'Ring' that distorts values. The podcast highlights the difference between passive and interactive media, advocating for clear limits on device use. Parents are urged to initiate conversations about digital content early and to cultivate real-world skills to counteract online distractions.
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From TV Childhood To Personal Intervention
- David Murrow describes growing up in a house where the TV was always on and later becoming addicted to screens himself.
- His family staged an intervention that prompted him to shut laptops when kids entered the room and reclaim family time.
Model Your Own Screen Habits
- Get your own screen habits under control before enforcing rules with your children.
- Model desired behavior because kids mimic what they see more than what you say.
Screens Fill Your Brain's Downtime
- Murrow's fishbowl metaphor shows screens fill mental downtime needed for prayer and reflection.
- Constant micro-activations prevent the brain from resting and increase anxiety and exhaustion.
