Insight with Karl Faase

Greg Attwells: Healthy teens don't raise themselves

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In this episode, Greg Attwells discusses the 36-month campaign, a movement aimed at delaying children's access to social media until age 16. A campaigned that massed over 150,000 signatures of concerned parents; a campaign that changed the law; a campaign that was profiled at the UN. Greg shares insights on parenting challenges in the digital age, the impact of technology on youth, and the importance of creating a supportive environment for teens. Greg also reflects on his personal journey, including his upbringing, faith, and experiences in church leadership.

Takeaways

  • Let's give our kids another 36 months to get to know themselves before the world does.
  • Healthy teens don't raise themselves; they're raised by adults brave enough to build better systems.
  • The 36-month campaign successfully pushed for change in social media laws, helping protect kids by delaying their access to social platforms until the age of 16.
  • Social media trades in comparison, not belonging, and it's not community, not the way that community should be for a young person.
  • The campaign was built on hope, not fear, focusing on what we are for, not against.
  • Parents needed the ability to say, 'Not yet, it's against the law,' to their kids regarding social media.
  • The campaign amassed about 150,000 signatures from parents across the country, showing overwhelming public support.
  • Greg shares his personal journey, including being raised by a single mum and his experiences in church leadership.
  • He emphasizes the importance of being a non-judgmental presence for his children, fostering intimacy in their relationship.
  • Greg reflects on the challenges of learning to be a husband and father without having role models growing up.

    • Chapters and Key Moments:

    00.00 Introduction to Greg Attwells and the 36-Month Campaign

    03.00 Parenting Challenges in the Digital Age

    09:00 The Impact of Technology on Youth

    15:00 Greg Attwells' Personal Journey and Faith

    21.00 Building Supportive Environments for Teens 

     

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    Special Thanks To

    Excelsia University College

    Christian Finance 

    Vision Christian Media

     

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