Ep. 217: Is Navigation a “Benefit” of Smartphones for Kids?

The smartphone is an undeniable benefit to adult drivers navigating in their vehicles. But is it equally beneficial for kids who cannot drive yet? Would using smartphone navigation displace formative and fundamental lessons a child is meant to learn while growing up? Even more, are God’s “directions” and “way” missed when reliance rests on technology?

In today’s episode, Kelly evaluates this claimed benefit of “navigation” from both Dr. Peter Gray’s perspective and historical and biblical perspectives

Articles referenced:

Helping Kids (and Ourselves) Use Smartphones Safely

Scripture referenced:

Hebrews 5:14
Proverbs 22:3
Psalms 119:105
Psalms 119:133
Psalms 32:8
Psalms 1:1
Jeremiah 6:16
Isaiah 30:21
Deuteronomy 5:32-33
Proverbs 4:27
Luke 15:4-7
Isaiah 53:6
Psalms 119:176
Ezekiel 34:11-16
Matthew 7:1-14
Proverbs 14:12
Galatians 5:16
Ephesians 4:1
Colossians 2:6
Proverbs 16:9
Proverbs 20:24
Psalms 37:23-24
1 Corinthians 10:23

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