Digital Parenting and Media Use

The video discusses digital parenting in the modern age, focusing on finding balance with technology. It introduces a well-being checklist to assess children's health and engagement, and emphasizes the importance of family media agreements. Strategies for balancing screen time and maintaining routines are shared, along with the significance of open communication and engaging with children's interests. The video encourages building healthy media habits and provides resources for parents to support their digital parenting journey.

What is the main focus of the introduction in the video?

• Discussing the history of technology

• Exploring the balance and role modeling in digital parenting

• Listing the latest digital gadgets

• Explaining how to use social media

Which aspect is NOT part of the well-being checklist discussed?

• Physical health

• Social connections

• Engagement in school

• Favorite TV shows

What is a family media agreement?

• A set of rules for media and device use

• A list of favorite apps

• A guide to the best online games

• A contract for buying new devices

Which of the following is NOT a suggested screen-free zone?

• Dinner table

• Bedrooms

• Bathrooms

• Living room

Why is communication with children about media use important?

• To control their online activities

• To understand their interests and maintain open dialogue

• To teach them how to use new apps

• To limit their screen time

What should parents do when children express interest in new apps?

• Immediately say no

• Ask them to explain why they want it

• Buy it for them

• Ignore their request

What is the purpose of family activity sheets?

• To track screen time

• To replace school homework

• To maintain ongoing conversations about media use

• To keep children busy

What is the Tech Balance program?

• A weekly tip service for healthy media choices

• A fitness app

• A new social media platform

• A video game

What is a key takeaway about parenting in a digital age?

• It's about controlling children's media use

• It's about ongoing communication and modeling behavior

• It's about banning all digital devices

• It's about letting children decide their own rules

What is the recommended approach when setting media rules for children?

• Be strict and inflexible

• Be consistent and open to communication

• Allow children to set their own rules

• Ignore media use entirely