Enjoyment and entertainment are not inherently sinful, but because smartphones are engineered to capture time and attention, entertainment can grow to master a person’s life. And this is true for any age! In today’s episode, we are evaluating the benefit of smartphones for “amusement” as described by Dr. Peter Gray. Is this a real benefit for kids? Is it a biblically faithful way to raise kids? What is lost when airpods are always in? When distraction is always available? When ‘not thinking’ becomes the goal?
Resources referenced:
Episode #162 “The Problem with Music”
Episode #200 “The Dangers of Hyperpersonalization”
BP Approved Media & Tech for Kids Under 12
Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman
Scripture referenced:
1 Corinthians 6:12
Psalm 46:10
Ephesians 5:15–17
1 Thessalonians 4:3
Proverbs 4:23
1 Corinthians 15:33
Philippians 4:8
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