Being in Silicon Valley makes me strict when it comes to my children's technology use. I am surrounded by it all day, so I try to avoid it when I get home. I set screen-time limits, because I think it's good to diversify activities.
Technology is cool, but you've got to use it as opposed to letting it use you.
I just think technology is pretty amazing. Like all things that are great, you have to be responsible about how much you use it.
I don't think its good for the soul to invest too much of yourself in technology.
We don't need to reject or disparage technology. We need to put it in its place.
I tried to minimize exposure to technology before two. After that, I've taught the kids to use devices in moderation. It's important for them to learn how to control their behaviour themselves. Simply restricting access makes them want it more.
I can live without endless television programmes and films just centered around computers. I can sort of live without that.
I try to use the landline whenever I can. We cannot do without the mobile phones, but we don't need to use them indiscriminately. We are overusing it; we are misusing it.
Yes, I'm grateful for technology. But I'm also happy for the off switch.
Turn off your email; turn off your phone; disconnect from the Internet; figure out a way to set limits so you can concentrate when you need to, and disengage when you need to. Technology is a good servant but a bad master.
