The Balance Project Cherokee | Childhood First: Our Parent Tech Pact
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Why This Matters
We're not anti-technology—we're pro-childhood. Research and real-life experience show that delaying smartphones and social media improves focus and sleep, gives kids more time for creativity, reduces anxiety & depression, and fosters real-world friendships.
We, the undersigned parents and caregivers, commit to working together to delay our children's use of smartphones and social media. We recognize that childhood is too short and too precious to hand over to screens too early.
Our pact
Delay smartphones until at least High School
Our kids may use basic phones (talk & text only) or limited-function devices if needed.
Our kids may use basic phones (talk & text only) or limited-function devices if needed.
Delay social media until at least High School (preferably age 16+)
We'll actively avoid platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, etc., until our children are emotionally ready.
We'll actively avoid platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, etc., until our children are emotionally ready.
Support each other
We'll talk openly with other families and share concerns, ideas, and resources. We won't pressure or shame any family—we're all doing the best we can.
We'll talk openly with other families and share concerns, ideas, and resources. We won't pressure or shame any family—we're all doing the best we can.
Create a healthy tech culture
We'll encourage no-phone playdates, screen-free sleepovers, and real-world fun. We'll promote real-life experiences, freedom, and responsibility over virtual experiences.
We'll encourage no-phone playdates, screen-free sleepovers, and real-world fun. We'll promote real-life experiences, freedom, and responsibility over virtual experiences.
Model balanced tech use ourselves
We commit to being mindful of our own tech habits and modeling what we hope to see in our kids.
We commit to being mindful of our own tech habits and modeling what we hope to see in our kids.
Together, we are stronger. This pact is not about perfection—it's about progress and community.
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