Modern parents often worry about the effects of screen time on children but can find positives in the use of smartphones to enhance connectivity. Instead of banning phones, modeling a healthy relationship with technology provides children opportunities to stay connected with peers and family. Smartphones have helped a daughter feel less isolated, fostered sibling relationships despite distance, and empowered another daughter to express herself and engage in social issues. Thus, technology can serve as a bridge rather than a barrier to meaningful interactions.
I believe it's possible to raise emotionally intelligent, creative, and grounded kids - not by banning screens, but by modeling how to use them with intention.
Group texts became lifelines: inside jokes, spontaneous hangouts, encouragement on rough days. Her phone became a bridge, not a wall.
Their relationship hasn't faded with distance; it's shifted and, in some ways, grown stronger through the digital thread that connects them.
My oldest daughter has begun to find her voice around social justice issues through Instagram - sharing resources, following organizers, and supporting friends through these outlets.
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