WHAT DO I DO ABOUT SCREEN TIME?10 Questions to Guide Your Family’s Technology Usage

by Dion Lim

10.How are we leveraging technology?

δῶς μοι πᾶ στῶ καὶ τὰν γᾶν

κινάσω“Give me a place to

stand and I will move the earth.”

~ Archimedes

Technology is a force multiplier.

9.What’s our use of technology?

RecreationalConsume

De-Compress

Creational CreateCultivate Skills

FunctionalConnectCommunicateCarry out Research

Not all screen time is created equal.

8.How am I fostering the use of creational technology?

Culture is more powerful than interventions.

EnvironmentBig Ideas/LexiconCurrent/Past LeadersCommunity/EventsLife Integrated/Identity

7.Is our technology use building or hurting relationships?

Your network is your safety net and your ladder.

6.Are we collaborating on our use of and approach to technology?

Your character is who you are when no one’s looking.

(or you think no one’s looking)

5.Are we cultivating mindfulness about the use of technology?

Accept the natural. Work towards the desirable.

“It’s natural to want that, but what choice would be most consistent with my goals & the person I aspire to be?”

4.When is privacy appropriate?

Sunshine is the best disinfectant.

3.Is our use of technology a privilege, entitlement or responsibility?

All privileges come with responsibilities.

2.Are we modeling a growth mindset towards technology?

You can do it!

1.Are we modeling technology usage?

Be the person you want your children to be.

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