Children Quote by Andy Crouch
““So the best defense against porn, for every member of our family, is a full life--the kind of life that technology cannot provide on its own. This is why the most important things we will do to prevent porn from taking over our own lives and our children's lives have nothing to do with sex. A home where wisdom and courage come first; where our central spaces are full of satisfying, demanding opportunities for creativity; where we have regular breaks from technology and opportunities for deep rest and refreshment (where devices "sleep" somewhere other than our bedrooms and where both adults and children experience the satisfactions of learning in thick, embodied ways rather than thin, technological ways); where we've learned to manage boredom and where even our car trips are occasions for deep and meaningful conversation--this is the kind of home that can equip all of us with an immune system strong enough to resist pornography's foolishness.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Tech-Wise Family, 2020
A fulfilling life, rich in creativity, rest, and deep human interaction, protects families from the overreach of technology and its role in fostering pornography.
In simple terms: Live fully offline to resist porn.
Cultivate creativity, rest, and deep conversation at home.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family meals
- creative projects
- device‑free zones
- mindful breaks
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can families set effective tech boundaries?
- What activities replace screen time meaning?
Implementation challenges include entrenched tech habits and societal pressures.