reConnect Morton Declaration of Digital Independence
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Why This Matters
This is more than a pact. It’s a growing movement to reclaim childhood.
By signing this declaration, you’re joining a community of parents committed to protecting childhood by delaying or forgoing smartphones* and social media for their children and by prioritizing in-real-life experiences and human connection over screens.
Each signature sends a powerful message: Together, we’re changing the norm. Each year, we’ll ask you to pause, reflect, and recommit, because raising healthy, resilient kids is a journey.
Signing this declaration is about connection, not competition. It’s an invitation to walk this path together, supporting each other along the way.
As a parent / caregiver, I intend to:
OPT 2: Provide my kid(s) a childhood free from smartphones and social media through at least 16 years old or longer. If needed, I will provide smartphone alternatives (ex. landline, talk/text cellphone) to support connection without sacrificing their health and well-being.
OPT 3: Delay, or forgo altogether, smartphones and social media, knowing that the longer I wait the better it is for my child(ren). If needed, I will provide smartphone alternatives (ex. landline, talk/text cellphone) to support connection without sacrificing their health and well-being.
Be present and lead by example: I’ll use personal devices intentionally and model them as a tool, not a lifestyle.
Educate: I’ll help my kids recognize misinformation, understand algorithmic influence, and navigate online spaces with awareness.
As a family, we intend to:
Use screens with intention: We’ll approach video games, TV, and tablet use with intention, striving for use that is limited, supervised, and shared rather than solitary.
Establish device-free spaces: We’ll enrich connection by putting devices away during daily car rides and mealtimes, and we’ll make bedrooms device-free sanctuaries.
*For the purposes of this declaration and other similar pledges, “smartphone” refers to full-featured smartphones that allow for unrestricted access to the internet, social media and app stores. These typically include iPhones, Android phones, and similar touchscreen devices.
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Community Impact
Families across 9 schools are joining this movement
| School | Grade | Count |
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Lincoln Elementary School
1 total student
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Grade K | 1 |