Fantastic! love your Forced family fun nights. I know many think it impossible and others not the goal, but we did not get cell phones for our girls, until they were 13-14, and they were not on social media of any sort throughout their teens--and neither were I or my husband. and I think that's been key. we modeled what we were asking them to do. Ironically, they're now 20 and 21 and they've since started using social media--but as missionaries;) Interesting how that works. they did miss out on some things and they weren't the most "popular" kids, but it kept them from that devastating comparison and bullying stuff going on on social media.
Noel JensenFebruary 21, 2024
I like the triple F suggestion. I think that taking charge of your children's is a parental duty. However, I think that the don't understand idea is not completely true. An alcoholic understands the problems of drug addiction, and as recovering teenagers we also understand what our teens are going through, especially if we seek the assistance of the Spirit and follow the inspired guidance of general church leaders.
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ShaunaFebruary 21, 2024
Fantastic! love your Forced family fun nights. I know many think it impossible and others not the goal, but we did not get cell phones for our girls, until they were 13-14, and they were not on social media of any sort throughout their teens--and neither were I or my husband. and I think that's been key. we modeled what we were asking them to do. Ironically, they're now 20 and 21 and they've since started using social media--but as missionaries;) Interesting how that works. they did miss out on some things and they weren't the most "popular" kids, but it kept them from that devastating comparison and bullying stuff going on on social media.
Noel JensenFebruary 21, 2024
I like the triple F suggestion. I think that taking charge of your children's is a parental duty. However, I think that the don't understand idea is not completely true. An alcoholic understands the problems of drug addiction, and as recovering teenagers we also understand what our teens are going through, especially if we seek the assistance of the Spirit and follow the inspired guidance of general church leaders.
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