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Stand Firm Parents
When Should They Get a Phone?
Jake McCandless
(Stand Firm Ministries)
Aired on Mar 25, 2025
Show Stand Firm Parents
Mar 22, 2025
Duration:
00:36:27 Minutes
Views:
77
children family life parent parenting technology youth

In this episode of Stand Firm Parents, Jake McCandless sits down with Jon Dobson, director of Internet Broadcasting and Digital Strategies at LifeWord, to tackle one of the most pressing parenting challenges today: smartphones and their impact on kids.The conversation dives into the critical questions parents face in the digital age, like: “When is the right time to give your child a smartphone?” and “How can maturity—not just age—determine readiness?” Jake and Jon break down the seven essential questions every parent should ask before handing over a smartphone, offering practical advice to foster responsibility, build trust, and set healthy boundaries. They also share the value of creating meaningful rites of passage to teach kids about responsibility and maturity. This episode is packed with actionable strategies and insights to help parents guide their kids in navigating the digital world while protecting their mental and emotional well-being. Whether you're preparing to hand over your child’s first smartphone or reevaluating your family’s technology habits, this discussion will leave you empowered to parent intentionally and effectively in a tech-driven world. Get a free download of the seven questions and parent-child agreement mentioned in the video: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/0855tAs/parenthelp

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