Tune out, don't throw out, your technology. Pay attention to the people you'er with.
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Psychology of Media & Technology
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When is your child ready to own a smartphone? It’s a difficult question for many parents. We asked some experts and gathered some stats to help you decide.
Dr. Pamela Rutledge's insight:
We continue to look for easy answers for the appropriate age for smartphone use, but there aren't any. Maturity develops at different rates in children and there is a wide range of uses for smartphones. Achieving the intersection for your child takes judgment. But smart technology use isn't about the tools--it's about the fundamentals like critical thinking, ethical judgment and moral behavior AND having an open channel of communication. You can teach your kids these lessons without ever logging into SnapChat. It does, however, require an investment in time to build an open relationship of trust based on talking and listening so that your messages are heard. More importantly, it lets your kids feel safe enough to ask you (instead of some other less qualified person or friend) how to handle tough or confusing situations. 
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The point of a device-free party isn't what's missing (the devices), it's what's there (the social connection). Don't focus so much on the technology at the expense of human experience. Interesting people and conversation will naturally be device-free, but don't keep new parents in a state of preoccupation because you won't allow a cell phone (who even has a landline anymore?) The job of the host is to guide the interaction of the guests and make sure everyone has a good time. Introduce a cellphone user to a new person, don't shame them because they don't know how to engage. Tune out, don't throw out, your technology.