EFI 06- Helping Kids Navigate a Digital World- Part 2 "Entertainment and Social Media"

We examine how digital content shapes our children's worldviews and explore practical strategies for guiding children through media choices that align with biblical values.

• 80% of Christian teens say their worldview is shaped more by media than scripture
• Media influences children through underlying philosophies and attitudes, not just explicit content
• Setting clear family media guidelines about what, when, and where content can be accessed
• Utilizing resources like PluggedIn.com and Common Sense Media to evaluate content before children watch
• Watching media together as a family creates discipleship opportunities and meaningful conversations
• Delaying social media until at least age 16 protects teens from identity formation around digital approval
• Teaching children to ask "Would I post this if Jesus was following me?" before sharing online
• Maintaining parental oversight through following accounts, knowing passwords, and using monitoring tools

Try this tonight: Ask your kids about their favorite online influencer, then discuss what worldview that person is shaping.

Recommended Resources:

• The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt https://amzn.to/3FMtfnq
• The Techwise Family by Andy Crouch https://amzn.to/4ie4O0G
• VidAngel https://www.vidangel.com/
• CommonSense Media https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
• Plugged In https://www.pluggedin.com/
• If Only I Had a Green Nose by: Max Lucado https://amzn.to/4iKLR5U
• Competing Spectacles: Treasuring Christ in the Media Age By: Tony Reinke https://amzn.to/4c4ikBC
• Screens and Teens: Connecting with Our Kids in a Wireless World by: Kathy Koch https://amzn.to/426FUcj

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This podcast is presented by Wayne Christian School- A Christ-centered community school whose mission is to assist parents and churches in the education of their children from a biblical worldview to impact their world for Christ. You can learn more at waynechristian.org