Founder of Hopefulmom.net, Barb Winters, conducted a workshop at our church this past weekend entitled, “Are you the screen hero your child needs?” She shared the dangers of unmonitored online access to kids and teens and the unhealthy habits and dynamics created in their lives. She also highlighted the dangers and possible predators who are waiting to devour our children.
It’s easy to write these kinds of things off, especially when we are distracted or singularly focused. We need our kids quiet and entertained, so we put a screen in front of them. They eat breakfast, lunch and supper in front of screens. Everything revolves around keeping them entertained and engaged, and who actually knows what their minds are taking in.