Boundaries and Technology

The facilitator highlights the addictive nature of devices, driven by dopamine release, and their impact on children, including increased rates of anxiety, depression, and self-harm. Social media acts as an “experience blocker,” disrupting developmentally crucial activities like play and face-to-face interaction.

Key strategies for managing device use include keeping technology out of bedrooms, delaying smartphones until ages 14–16, and co-watching content to foster connection. Parents are encouraged to model healthy tech habits and create media-free zones in the home. A secure attachment with children is emphasized as the foundation for establishing boundaries, using validation and open communication.