Managing Media Creating Character: Using the Technology Kids Crave to Develop the Character God Desires

About this book

2017 FIRST EDITION OF THE BOOK. This is the First Edition of the book. The 2024 Revised edition is now available on Amazon Technology smartphones and social media are changing how we live but are these advancements changing who we are? In our globally-connected instantly-accessible world is it possible for parents to be more influential on their childrens character than the internet? Parents everywhere are struggling to find a standard they can maintain while keeping their children protected online and connected with friends. In the absence of any such standard many children have free reign with the technology they own and the media they consume. The result has been an unsettling amount of cyberbullying self-harm and suicides along with increased rates of adolescent depression and anxiety. In Managing Media Creating Character you will learn how to use the technology and media your child craves in order to develop patience respect kindness honesty self-control modesty humility and self-worth. Each chapter presents a character trait along with a practical and applicable media standard in order to teach responsible use and good character. These character traits are honed and polished through the use of digital media and screens and become the foundation and standard for how your child will engage with technology forever. This book helps establish a technology and media standard for families with: Additionally this book is a valuable guide for grandparents teachers caretakers and pastors who are involved in childrens lives and want to help curb obsession and promote character. There has never been a better time to unite on a standard for technology and media. Babies & Toddlers who are incredibly drawn to the glow of your phone. Elementary age children when the school-issued tablet or a second grader with a smartphone brings up questions sooner than you are ready to answer. Middle School age children when smartphones sexting and depression begins. High School age teens who can either solidify or shatter their reputation by what is posted and shared online.