We all love technology. This blog comes to you through that conduit. Tech in our lives brings immense benefits but for parents great concern. Number two on our list of top ten parenting concerns is that of technology. There are great benefits to tech but it can have a dark side as well. Navigating the technological age for parents is all about stewardship. Stewardship is simply wise management of resources. As parents, we must learn to properly steward the use of tech in our homes. That starts with managing ourselves first then our kids. I Peter 5:8 reminds us that Satan is like a lion roaming around seeking to devour us. Even though the Internet and tech devices are not controlled by Satan, it can be misused to the detriment of families.
Extensive access to media has definitely become part of our culture; if leveraged well, technology can be used to serve rather than control your family. Proverbs 4:23 says “Keep your heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” Technology can help us stay connected or it can keep us distracted and work against our relationship with God and each other. How can your family approach technology and its use in your home? Here are Five Parental Strategies: 1. Educate yourself.
Technology has a huge impact on all of us. We learn, we experience new things, we communicate, and are inspired. Let’s teach our kids to responsibly use it in a way that adds value to their lives and also honors God. Ric Callahan Pastor of Families, Westwood Baptist church, Alabaster, AL
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AuthorRic Callahan has served the Church as minister to youth, children, and families for 37 years. He and his wife, Carla, have a passion for motivating and encouraging parents to activiely pursue Godly leadership in their homes. They have raised two daughters who use their gifts in minsitry as well. Archives
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