108. Friends In A Digital World

Our kids are going to ask us, at some point, to use tech and their argument will sound something like: "All of my friends are on there!" So what do we do? As loving parents we have probably given them all the tech we are comfortable with. They play the games we know about, they use the devices we believe are age appropriate, and they engage the apps and websites we believe are helpful. So if they're asking for more there's a good chance it pushes us out of our comfort zone. But how do we know if it's unsafe/unwise, or just something new (and nobody likes change)?In today's conversation Anna and Nathan discuss the value of digital tech in relationships, two major concerns to keep in mind, and the steps a family can take to ensure they add all of the tech that helps and none of the tech that distracts.Resources Mentioned: Voxer, Marco Polo: tech that is social without the algorithms, feeds, or ads (remember, all social media needs to be used in accountable environments). If you choose to use something like WhatsApp, know that there are no parental controls. You'll need outside accountability.  Want help making a family tech framework? Use Gospel Tech's Small Group Workshop. A verse to help guide our friends & tech conversations with our children: 1 Cor. 10:23