According to the publication American Classroom, Maple Grove Middle School in Minnesota banned students from having cell phones last year, and according to school officials, the difference is “night and day.”

Artificial Intelligence wants into your child’s classroom and it’s not taking no for an answer. 

Steal anything recently?

It’s not uncommon for Christians to have illegally downloaded movies, music, and software on their devices.

Theft: It appears everyone is doing it. For some, it might seem strange to combine an ancient book, the Bible, with modern thought and practice. Apparently, it’s a strange concept for some who call themselves “Christians” considering the rampant worldwide piracy.

Most parents come to hear me speak because they’re concerned about their children—and they should be. But I’m concerned first about parents’ abuse of technology.

The glow of a screen appeals to children like a moth to a candle.

Think you know the average age globally of a video gamer?

Today, Brad discusses technology dependence and excessive screen time, which can lead to addiction. Denial is common among addicts, who downplay their usage. Parents know that screen time can quickly become excessive and negatively affect children. However, adults are also addicted to technology, creating multiple layers of denial in families. God asks parents to be honest about their own digital abuse.

Today, Brad discusses the challenges of communicating the addictive nature of digital drugs and convincing audiences of the impact on the brain. He highlights the literal addiction and compares it to the addiction of substances like heroin and cocaine. The author mentions Stanford Professor Philip Zimbardo's description of addiction and Dr. Nicholas Kardaras' research showing the effects of screens on the brain.

Today, Brad discusses the court case against Epic Games for not warning about the addictive nature of Fortnite. He argues that digital addiction is a literal addiction, not just a metaphor. They mention Cal Newport's definition of addiction and suggest turning to God's Word for freedom from addiction.