When it comes to a kid having their own smartphone, trust is a much more complex issue than Peter Gray alludes to. Allowing a smartphone requires a parent to trust the child, their own parenting, Big Tech, the attention economy, and the whole of sinful mankind with access to the internet. In today’s episode – Part 10 of 10 – Kelly counters the benefit of “being trusted” as a benefit to smartphone ownership. In reality, trust can be given and earned in many ways that do not involve persuasive and personalized design features. Scripture gives so much wisdom on how and who we are to trust.
Articles referenced:
Helping Kids (and Ourselves) Use Smartphones Safely
On Being a Trustful, Autonomy-Supportive Parent
How Much Work Are You Doing for Your Kids’ Happiness? (Dopamine Kids Book Review)
Books referenced:
Dopamine Kids: A Science-Based Plan to Rewire Your Child’s Brain
Extremely Online
Scripture referenced:
Romans 11:35
Proverbs 27:12
Proverbs 1:16
Jeremiah 17:7-8
Proverbs 3:5
Matthew 6:25-27
Psalm 20:6-7
Ephesians 6:4
Proverbs 22:15
Ephesians 6:1
John 17:14-18
Romans 12:2
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