IN THIS LESSON

Review: We will not add any new lessons over the weekend. Today is a chance to review and tomorrow is a chance to rest.

  • Watch the testimony from my husband and me. What do you hope will happen for your family if you follow our program? What are your current and future fears regarding your family’s screen use?

  • Decide what time of day would work best for you to set aside a few minutes to review the teaching video and discuss questions to prepare for your family conversation.

  • Decide if and when you will alert your spouse and children that you are planning to have a structured, intentional, daily conversation. You might initially elicit buy in from one or two members of the family who are more likely to cooperate and support your efforts. Consider asking a family member to help you by reading the discussion questions for you. Sharing leadership can increase cooperation.

  • Ask your children for feedback about their likes and dislikes about the way you manage their screen use. Accept their feedback without arguing, defending, or justifying yourself. You are just gathering information. It is ok if you disagree with their feedback. Invite them to tell you if they wish you handled screens differently. If they request more time than you normally allow, consider granting them a one time reasonable increase in screen allowance. This flexibility on your part can help increase their buy in to the Digital Parenting process as you move forward.

  • Ask your spouse what he/she likes and dislikes about how the family is managing screens. Share your opinion with your spouse if possible.