Program Purpose
The purpose of this program is to help families get away from being dominated by screen time, whether it be television, phone, computer, or tablets. This is especially important during the developmental timeframe of children. In the modern technological world with cell phones that have more memory than the first computer, kids are bombarded with TikTok videos, Facebook videos and posts, texting and internet everything (including pornography). At first glance, one might think that screentime would lead to kids being more intellectual and informed, but the converse is true. Research shows that the constant overuse of technology is hurting and killing our youth.
Program Overview
By vastly reducing youth screentime to limited amounts that are developmentally appropriate (i.e.. No screentime for young children), you will improve their brain’s development. The family will be brought closer together and closer to the church. As a dependence on screens takes up more and more of our lives, it leaves less time for family and God.
Program Requirements
Councils are to host activities that remove screens from kids. Examples are retreats, book reading contests. It is important that while we are trying to keep the children off of the electronic devices; the adults should also stay off of their phones. Councils should also consider starting a book club and to support education in Faith Formation classes and local schools. Councils can team up with organizations that promote reducing youth screen time.
Resources:
Kids-Screens-Guidesheet-(1).pdf
MYM-Programs-Presentation-2026-KIds & Screens
Center for Responsible Tech
Screen Strong
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