Can Your Family Survive a Device Free Dinner? Take the Challenge!

While it’s true that nothing brings people—especially families—together quite like food, unfortunately once gathered, nothing can distract them faster than technology.

The next time you head out to a restaurant or sit down for a family dinner, take a quick mental survey of exactly how many people have a device either on the table or in their hands. You may find that it’s easier to count the amount of people who don’t fall into either category.

It’s not necessarily anyone’s fault—we live in an age of technology where everyone and anything is a tap, voice command, or swipe away. In fact, a survey by Common Sense Media of 1,200 parents and teens found that 69 percent of parents and 78 percent of teens check their devices at least hourly, and 49 percent of parents and 72 percent of teens “feel the need to immediately respond to texts and notifications.”

Creating Tech-Free Time

Despite feeling

Read the full article at www.netnanny.com



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