Technology and the Family Part 2

Constant access to all the world's information through smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices has major effects on the family and on the Christian life in general. In this episode we continue the conversation about the modern world in which we live with some specific and practical tools that can help parents shepherd their children in their use of technology. 

Show Notes

• Filters (9:55)
  • Device level (iOS / android)
  • Covenant Eyes
  • Circle by Disney
  • DNS level
    • Open DNS
• Accountability Software (18:20)
  
  • iOS Screen Time
  • Covenant Eyes
  • X3 Watch
• Apps and sites for parents to be aware of (33:00)
  • Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat)
  • hookup/dating apps (Tinder, Yellow, Grindr)
  • behavior obscuring apps (VPNs, app or file hiding software, tor browsers)
• Reverse funnel concept in Freedom vs. Responsibility with Brian Sayers

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Keywords: Smartphones, cell phones, tablets, smart devices, mobile devices, internet, mobile apps, social media, instagram, snapchat, facebook, texting, sexting, pornography, screen time screentime screen-time, screen addiction