Table Talk: Technology and Teens

Last month my goal was simply to alert you to the realization that technology is the new battle ground with our teens. This month I want to address a few more specifics within that topic.

As a prayerful, proactive parent, it is important to put up boundaries to protect your teen. In a wireless world that has infiltrated our lives, it is imperative to seek godly wisdom and discernment in establishing boundaries with your teens.

Of course, parenting is not easy, especially in this increasingly complex world of technology. If it was, then I would present you five reasonable, bullet-pointed strategies to turn your teens into media-responsible young people who respect your rules and don’t resent you one teensy tiny bit because they realize that you are just trying to help them.

If only parenting worked that way. But every child is different. Every family has its own unique blend. And technology is one of the more difficult subjects to approach and ‘get your arms around’.

So rather than give you five bullet-proof bullet-points, let me simply offer you some things to prayerfully consider. Discuss them with your spouse first, adjust them to fit your family and your teen(s), and use other inputs – such as others who contribute to this wonderful MOAT blog – as you adjust your strategies. Always remember, parenting is on-going.

There is no Walmart of Wisdom that has everything you are looking for in one easy shopping stop. You’re going to have to keep looking around at all times for the best deal.

Of course, the Bible is free and its pearls of wisdom are priceless. I would start there.

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