Real Answers – Young People and Those Devices – 7/17/24

Real Answers – Children, Families, Cell Phones – 7/17/24

Today: Questions about “questionable” content coming across the mobile devices of children and teens.

New York-based Counselor Christopher Anderson offers some advice for parents and families. Particularly this week, many children were viewing images, videos and reports about the shooting of Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally — often without perspective or support from an adult.

Beyond that immediate incident, young people who use cell phones have access to media files and content which families may consider inappropriate — or at least, not fitting for the age or maturity level of a child or teen.

Anderson walks, step by step, how to shepherd your kids and teens from social media, difficult images, and hard news.  Anderson says families need open communication, good standards on the use of electronic devices, and — most importantly — an ongoing assurance that the child or teen is valued and loved, by the parent and by the Lord.

“Real Answers” is the Family Life News feature which helps people tackle the tough topics families face. Licensed Mental Health Counselor Christopher Anderson offers his perspectives twice a month, Wednesdays during the Noon Report and on this Family Life News podcast.  Sarah Harnisch is your host.

An additional resource: Research from Stanford Medical