In this episode of the SDP, Pastor Marty is joined once again by his best friend and wife, Jenny, as well as good friend Kelsey Van Hemert (Next Gen Director at The Bridge church). In this episode, they discuss parenting, teens, tweens, screens, technology, highs, lows, and everything in between. It’s all there and packed full of wisdom and resources. Enjoy!

Episode Resources:

Habits of the Household - Justin Whitmel Earley

https://a.co/d/f3fVyU0

Are my kids on track? - Sissy Goff, David Thomas & Melissa Trevathan

https://a.co/d/3ng2Sm3

Parenting: Getting it Right - Andy & Sandra Stanley

https://a.co/d/07ABfbG

It’s Just a Phase So Don’t Miss It (Orange)

https://a.co/d/0jVgUUZ

Think Ahead - Craig Groschel

https://a.co/d/hR0zQPc

Parenting In The 21st Century | Sermon Series

https://www.thebridgechurch.cc/media/series/tqydctr/parenting-in-the-21st-century

Episode Summary: “Parenting?”

Phone-Free Schools Implementation:

Decision made to have phone-free schools with 60% parent support.

School board approval obtained.Implications for students and parents in terms of communication and monitoring phone usage at home.

Parental Involvement and Support:

Parents advised to align rules at home with school policy. Emphasis on parents monitoring phone usage and setting boundaries at home.

Challenges and Impact on Students:

Need for students to detox from phone usage during school. Risk of excessive phone engagement after school, leading to a cycle of detoxing and re-engagement.

Awareness of Technology Effects:

Acknowledgment of brain rewiring and addictive nature of technology. Emphasis on self-awareness and self-regulation in phone usage to avoid negative mental health and social effects.

Respect for Authority and Decision-Making:

Importance of honoring authority and respecting school rules.

Understanding the impact of decisions on personal behavior and well-being regarding technology use.

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