Parents who are connected to their children should not be…
““Parents who are connected to their children should not be relegated to talking to their children around handheld digital devices. If your child is using an iTouch, iPad, cell phone, or a video game during most of your conversations -- occasionally glancing up at you to make eye contact -- he or she is more connected to the digital world than to your conversation.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Parents should prioritize direct interaction over digital distractions to foster genuine connection.
In simple terms: Put away devices for real conversation.
Key Takeaway
Limit screen time with kids.
Themes
parenting
communication
technology
Mood
concerned
advisory
Type
Cell phone:1
Children:1
Digital world:1
Eye contact:1
Parenting:1
Technology:1
Video game:1
Talking Children:1
Connected Children:1
Devices Child:1
Parents Connected:1
Children Handheld:1
When to use this quote
- family meals
- bedtime talks
- screen‑free activities
- parent‑child outings
- digital detox
Key Concepts
psychology
family dynamics
digital health
Questions to Reflect On
- How often do you disconnect?
- What activities replace screen time?
A Different Perspective
Digital devices are pervasive; avoidance can be hard.