Digital Habits
“Can I just use your phone for a minute?”
What to say
Younger kids
"Yes, and it stays here at the table with me. My phone doesn't go into other rooms, because it has grown-up things on it that aren't for you."
The rest of the script
There's more to this one.
The other 3 steps are in the app, word for word, including what to say when they push back. Eight of the scripts are free in full, and all 35 are $19 once, no subscription. Nothing to download.
Read the rest in the appWhy this matters
Handing over your phone is how a lot of kids end up with access to everything, because a parent's phone has no filters and it's logged into all your accounts. If they're asking every day, it usually means they want a way to reach their friends, so I'd talk about that instead.
The Sunday Script
Get one script like this every Sunday
The words for one hard conversation, in your inbox every Sunday, and a short note once a month. You can stop anytime.
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