[k12sosse]

The best I can do is lead by example and continue to hound my children to think critically and be mindful of the moments they find themselves in, with the hopes that one day it will all become a chore they're no longer interested in chasing and be born into real life.

Technology isn't the problem it's how it's used and encouraged. Society deserves the right to fight back against unfettered profiteering.

[josho]

And your daily 15 minute conversation is nothing compared to the pressure they’ll feel from peers and the addictive loops built into the apps.

One child has been good and deleted one app, but slowly time spent in the other app has been increasing. She’s trying to fight it, but the addictive loops are too strong.

While the other child simply has no self discipline in this area and would spend all day on the screen if allowed.

These apps are too powerful to leave it up to ‘personal responsibility’.