Should Kids Be Banned From Social Media?

Are kids being raised by parents or by algorithms?In this episode of Rooted & Radiant, we tackle one of the biggest parenting debates that’s about to explode in America:Should kids be banned from social media?Inspired by Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation, we discuss:• Phone-based childhood vs play-based childhood• Dopamine and short-form content addiction• Why adults struggle with social media too• How food, sugar and caffeine affect mental health• What Scripture says about discipline and training children• Why “everyone else has it” isn’t a good enough reason• Practical steps parents can take this weekWe share our personal experience removing tablets, limiting screens and seeing behavioral changes in our own children.As Christian parents, we believe we’re not just raising kids we’re raising future adults.So what are we training them to become?Comment below:Should kids be banned from social media? (YES or NO)What age do you think social media becomes appropriate?What rule works best in your home?If this conversation challenged or encouraged you, share it with another parent.Let’s raise the next generation stronger mentally, physically and spiritually.Scripture break downPROVERBS 22:6https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o3IqnLtkTacPWzT2TnXOejnrhMqZmxvQX91SFNYwG3g/edit?usp=sharingHEBREWS 12:11https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_gCNc-WpsuiHiPiPuuhq_f6yQA2R4b9GBbR5OmIldUI/edit?usp=sharingAndrew's New Faith-based Growth Network:Church Andrew's Website: Godschurches.comRooted and Radiant website:https://rooted-and-radiant.wyatt-works.com/Email:[e-mail] church:urbanpoiema.com