A smartphone lets you document life with an ever-present camera and note-taking capabilities. Is this something beneficial for kids? Will it build character? Will it help them be present and more aware of their reality? On the other hand, what does growing up not having access to these smartphone features lead to? Will they be worse off? Have less documented memories?
In today’s episode, Kelly evaluates this claimed benefit of “documentation” from both Dr. Peter Gray’s perspective and historical and biblical perspectives.
Articles referenced:
Helping Kids (and Ourselves) Use Smartphones Safely
Mobile Photography Stats for 2026
What Selfies are Doing to Self-Esteem
Junk Journaling
Camp Snap Camera
Camp Snap Video Camera
Scripture referenced:
Deuteronomy 6:6-7
Matthew 6:1
Galatians 1:10
1 Peter 3:3-4
1 Corinthians 10:31
John 13:34
Galatians 5:13
Romans 12:10
Colossians 3:16
1 Corinthians 13:6
Proverbs 6:16-19
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