Raising kids the low-tech way
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Anonymous
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"https://www.thebalanceproject.life/"
Some families are trying a lower tech (not zero tech) and lower screens (think: less video gaming, phones, and computers) approach to raising children. We are not involved with that org, but we are doing this in our own way for our kids. |
Anonymous
| My kid doesn't spend 7.5 hours on screens so I guess we're already balanced. |
Anonymous
| I'd love to do something like this, but its really difficult when the spouse isn’t fully on board. |
Anonymous
| My kids don't spend 7.5 hours on screens, but I do. Wish my office didn't chain me to a screen, but everything requires a screen these days! Even our phone is through the Webex now. Horrible. |
Anonymous
| Are they in school yet? Screens are ubiquitous - and wait until MS and HS- all homework is done on the computer |
Anonymous
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Can’t access the article, but I’m trying to raise my kids similar how I was raised- I don’t restrict tv. We have iPads that only come out for long drives (3-4+ hours), plane travel, or if a kid is sick and needs to be confined to their room. My oldest is 7 and so far I’ve been able to avoid buying video games, though that’s getting harder as my son grows.
My 7 year old does have some homework on the iPad a couple of times a week, so it’s a bit unavoidable but I’m ok with it for schoolwork. Now I need to work on my using my own home around the kids. I am firmly against kids having access to iPads and iPhones. |
Anonymous
One can opt out of that. |
Anonymous
No, they cannot. |
Anonymous
| I find it strange parents are on tech all the time but don't want it for their kids. Get off and set the example. |
Anonymous
Yes they can. Learn something silly. |
Anonymous
In some districts you really can't, Ours went paperless last year so we switched to homeschooling. |
Anonymous
Not really possible for me to work without being on a computer. My company prides itself on being paperless. We don't use phones during meals and when watching kids classes/sports we watch and are not on our phones. We talk about them as tools, not toys. |
Anonymous
You are in here. |
Anonymous
But you talked about setting an example. Kids are asleep now and not looking at what I'm doing at the moment. |
Anonymous
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Whatever works for each child. I don't get involved with their schooling for example. I don't know their teachers, what they are learning, or even their friends. I definitely don't tell anything about screens unless still on them in bed.
My older one is in college now and also working at 18. He is loving this grown-up life. His high school friends went up to my sister and BIL to tell them what a great son they had as they were picking him up from high school rugby game. I don't have a reason to go low-tech or high-tech or get in between.They will do fine in life. |