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Screens, tech and society - hate it

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Flippetydip · 13/04/2018 12:38

Apologies if this has been done to death - and yes before anyone points it out I am typing this on social media and therefore embracing the "modern age" but I find it deeply depressing seeing everyone buried in screens to the exclusion of all else.

So far I've managed to avoid tablets/phones etc for our DC (7 and 9) but I'm aware it won't be long and then we lose them as well. I hate the fact that they will not live their teenage lives without constant exposure on social media. I feel fortunate to be old enough that I could be stupid and think stupid things when younger without feeling the need to show the world (or have someone else show the world without my permission). I hate the fact that home will no longer be a safe environment for them - you used to be able to switch off from the shit of the day by coming home but now it follows you everywhere.

How do I learn to like it and how do I keep my children safe when the time comes?

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Onlyoldontheoutside · 14/04/2018 13:55

Teens do view Facebook as for old people.I find it difficult to criticize my teen as I used to disappear into my room with a book as a teen,not all books are educational

LipstickHandbagCoffee · 14/04/2018 13:57

Yes Facebook is for parents and granny!

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