Watch the video above and talk about it with a group or mentor. Learn more.
Don't be ignorant about your teens and social media. Get involved and understand what your teens are doing online.
Key Points:
- Know how the apps work.
- Know who your kids are following.
- Know your own values.
- Be willing to talk about it.
- Keep checking up on your kids.
Quote This:
Social media is addictive precisely because it gives us something the real world lacks: it gives us immediacy, direction, and value as an individual. -David Amerland
Talk About It
- What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- How tech-savvy are you as a parent? What social media apps do you use?
- How often do you check up on your kids and their presence on social media? What have you discovered about your teens?
- What are some potential dangers of letting your kids have total freedom with social media?
- Read Romans 12:2. What are some practical things you can do as a family to incorporate a biblical worldview?
- How will you incorporate these tips in dealing with your teens and social media?
- Write a personal action step based on this conversation.
