Brave Parenting

Ep. 203: Giving Tech As Gifts

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Before you start Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping for the latest and greatest tech gadgets, toys, and tools, it is important to have a biblical approach to gift-giving. In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • The biblical nature of gift-giving and gift-receiving
  • The call for Christians to give sacrificially
  • What Scripture considers “good” gifts
  • The top tech gifts promoted as “what teens want” this year, along with the top tech you should reject buying
  • Why you shouldn’t give tech tools as a gift (for Christmas or Birthdays)
  • The importance of communicating a “no tech toys preference” with extended family

    • As a bonus, there is a deeper dive into AI toys that are saturating the toy market.  One AI-powered bear has been shown to provide sexual fetish information for kids! There is one great takeaway:

    • Do not allow your children to come into contact with any AI-powered toy, robot, or chatbot.

      • Check out BRAVE PARENTING MERCH!! Our wristbands make for great stocking stuffers!

      Articles referenced:

      China’s New AI Toys Are Headed For American Shelves

      AI-Powered Stuffed Animal Pulled From Market After Disturbing Interactions With Children
      The ChatGPT-powered teddy bear is officially on ice
      Do Not, Under Any Circumstance, Buy Your Kid an AI Toy for Christmas

      Teens Need More Friction – Not the iPhone 17

      BP Podcast #142: AI Robots for kids
      Brave Parenting Guide to AI Robots for Kids
      Media & Tech for Kids under 12 (for gift ideas)

      Scripture referenced:

      John 3:16

      John 15:13
      James 1:17
      Luke 6:38
      Matthew 7:9-11
      Matthew 6:19-21

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