Brave Parenting

Ep. 174: Adding Friction to Our Phones


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Smartphones and all their apps are not neutral. To build healthy smartphone habits (something every parent – but really every human – must strive for), we must add a little friction to our phones. Friction helps make one-tap purchasing a little harder and mindlessly scrolling time-limited. In this episode, Kelly presents 14 ways to add friction to our phones so we can be more present, less distracted, and have time to pursue God’s purposes.

Need a written version of these ways to add friction? Check out the blog post.

Books referenced:

Managing Media Creating Character, Chapter 5: Self-Control

How to Break Up with Your Phone

Articles referenced:

How Do I Resist “Time Thieves”? Through Friction

Manipulate Friction to Control Your Phone Rather than Letting It Control You
Teens Say Social Media is Stressing Them Out. Here’s How to Help Them.

Resources referenced:

Aro Box: The Screen Time Solution for Families

Freedom
AppBlock

Scripture referenced:

Genesis 11: The Tower of Bable

Numbers 22:21-35: Balam’s donkey
2 Corinthians 12:7: Paul’s thorn in the flesh

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