6 Questions to Ask Before saying “Yes” to Screen Time.
Being a DAD doesn’t mean we ban technology in our homes. We believe in boundaries — not bans.
Being a DAD is about leading by example and teaching our children to use technology with purpose.
The technology tools available to our children are incredible and powerful, but when they are left unsupervised, unrestricted or untrained, those tools can become harmful — even dangerous.
As DADS™ it’s our job to understand how and why our children are using screens, so we can guide them to use technology wisely, safely, and with intention.
Here are 6 questions that we can ask before saying “yes” to screen time.
What are you trying to do? (Learn something, be entertained, connect, create, relax?)
How much time do you need — and why that amount?
Who will you be interacting with — online or in-person?
Where will you be while using the device? (Is it a shared space, private space, supervised or unsupervised?)
Why this specific app, game or website — and is it the best option for your goal?
Will this leave you better — smarter, kinder, calmer — or worse?
I hope this helps you as you continue to raise your wonderful children.
From my home,
Matthew
Founder, DADS™— Dads Against Devices™
Our pledge.
I will lead my family — by example and instruction — to be present, build relationships, strengthen the body, and nurture the attributes of love, communication, empathy, kindness, gratitude, humility, forgiveness, critical thinking, imagination, discipline, patience, integrity, resilience, courage, wisdom, and faith. To protect my family, I will not allow social media or unlimited, unmonitored, and unrestricted access to screens, gaming, or the internet in my home, nor will I provide personal smartphones to my children until they demonstrate the maturity to use them responsibly.