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I don't them use my devices outside of school projects and keep them busy doing things outside the house. I realize this is easier for me than most as my oldes
by mattpallissard 4y ago
I don't them use my devices outside of school projects and keep them busy doing things outside the house.
I realize this is easier for me than most as my oldest is only 13, we homeschool, and we live in a very rural area with high community engagement. Meaning the social pressure to be online just isn't currently there.
Once they have a job and can buy their own devices they can do what they please. Hopefully, the disdainful tone I use when explaining social media companies to them fully sinks in by then.
- LAC-Tech 4y agoHopefully, the disdainful tone I use when explaining social media companies to them fully sinks in by then. Yeah kids are famous for doing everything their parents say ;)
- mattpallissard 4y agoOh I have no doubts they'll give everything a whirl. There's a certain amount of suffering required before you start reconsidering lessons you had previously written off.
- LAC-Tech 4y agoMy plan is to describe things I dont want them to do in a very "been there, done that way", as if to say "I mean you can do it if you want, but...". I feel like if I come across too 1950s it'll just make it seem too forbidden/cool. I mean just look how naughty those hippies were.