ReWire: Living Faithfully in a Technological World | Page 40

Session Five

PARENT CORNER
“Without silence
it is virtually
impossible to live
a spiritual life”
Henri Nouwen

Parenting principle:
HUMILITY
Although as parents we are able to do a lot for our children, we cannot save them
from sin and death, and that is humbling. Our children must come to this realization
for themselves. Only when they realize their need for a savior will they ask God for
mercy and forgiveness.
Satan uses technology to tempt us to trust man’s cleverness and ingenuity. Satan
also tempts us to believe that our use of technology doesn’t affect our relationship
with God or others.
1. Ask your children if they have any problems or concerns with their use of
technology and their relationship with God. Do you have any concerns? How
might you address areas of agreement as well as areas of disagreement in
your assessments?

2. As parents, do we feel pressured by society, the educational system, or our
friends to always purchase the newest and best technology for our children? If
we are experiencing that pressure, how do we combat it? How does humility fit
into the equation?

3. For parents with tweens/teens, do you think your children are “branded,”
meaning, do they choose certain types and brands of devices simply because
they want to portray a certain lifestyle or image? How self-aware are they of
their tendencies? How can you help them in this area?

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