Staying Connected All the Time Can Leave Families Feeling Disconnected Emotionally.
Remember when the only family TV was in the family room? Maybe when your family was traveling by car and everyone was looking for 50 state plates because there was nothing more to do? Now, almost all vehicles are equipped with DVD players, and each home has several high-end televisions with three different gaming systems. We all have our phones, laptops and smart watches. Technology is everywhere and it takes our lives.
In the last 50 years, technology has exploded. It is no longer in a permanent place, with limited facilities and parental supervision. It has become a tool for unrestricted access to the world, making it difficult for many parents to follow. As a parent, sometimes it's hard to know how to manage technology in your own lives, but alone in your children's lives. What are the benefits? What is the cost? When is it too much? There are no easy answers. Furthermore, no answer is good for everyone.