I recognize and have done my best to help my kids recognize that technology of all kinds can take over your life if you aren't making cognizant choices. That st

I recognize and have done my best to help my kids recognize that technology of all kinds can take over your life if you aren't making cognizant choices. That stated, for parents and kids on the go these devices can be a huge help. How many times already this week have I texted my kids to update them on schedule changes? How many times have I checked in with them about something going on where there input is needed? I think too that generationally, kids are comfortable texting in ways that can be therapeutic. If they need to text me or a teacher or a peer something that might be difficult in person and that gets them the breakthrough that they need, then I'm not going to complain that they should be calling / talking rather than texting.