HomeWord with Jim Burns - Episode 106-Steve Otey: Transforming How Families Think About Smartphones

When is the right time to give your child a smartphone—and what are the risks of giving one too soon? In this episode, Dr. Burns sits down with Steve Otey to discuss smartphone readiness, family technology boundaries, and why many experts encourage parents to delay smartphones as long as possible. They also examine the growing concerns over social media's addictive features and the lawsuits surrounding their impact on children's mental and emotional health. Most importantly, they explore how parents can use technology decisions as opportunities to shape their children's hearts and strengthen family relationships.Resources:Suppose You Give A Kid A Smartphone by Steve and Sara OteyEngage Family Ministries Website9 Square in the Air WebsiteFree Resources: Our Phone Foundation and the Tech PledgeHomeWord.com HomeWord YouTubeDr. Jim Burns’ BlogsLeave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! [email protected] Jim’s Books:Order Dr. Burn’s new book - When Your Adult Child Strays: Trading Heartache for Hope A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: God’s Plan for Sex and Your BodyDoing Life With Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat OutUnderstanding Your Teen: Shaping Their Character, Facing Their Realities#HomeWord #DrJimBurns #SteveOtey #Technology #Parenting #Smartphones #Faith #Christian #Podcast #PFCAudioVideoSend us Fan Mail