Helping Your Teens Put Down Their Screens - Jonathan & Alyssa McKee

Screen time is an issue parents are always facing, especially with teens. Whether it’s video games, social media, texting, streaming shows…our kids want to consume as much as they can! On this one-day Focus on the Family broadcast, Jonathan McKee and his daughter Alyssa explain that while screens and phones can be a great tool, they certainly cannot replace good old-fashioned conversation. They’ll help you better understand the impact screens have in our lives and offer some tips on how to get your teen step away and engage in healthy, face-to-face communication.
Get Jonathan and Alyssa's book, Teen's Guide to Face-to-Face Connections: bit.ly/3ew7qae
For more resources on this topic: bit.ly/2IgspS7
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[@carolinebaartman8892]

Exactly what I needed to hear today. An answer to prayer. Thank you!

[@traceybouton2544]

Thanks! Great interview. Very happy to see this being addressed for our youth and adults.

[@zoemorn]

Thank you for discussion. I just heard from a Dad about his 14yo son, addicted to watching youtube video game streamers all day (sorry youtube, but it could be TV or anything) and the boy is failing school, being disobedient and disrespectful, not motivated towards anything constructive or other hobbies, just wants to stare at a smartphone and watch videos.

[@tracycuneo3768]

What is the address of the open source document you referenced - industry specialists got together and addressed screen time/mental health crisis/devastation on teen girls?

[@robzee5038]

They have become idols & it’s really sad.