Helpful Resources for Parents
Here are some helpful resources as you to navigate social media in a new generation from a biblical worldview.
BOOKS BY JOHN PERRITT
- “Mark: How Jesus Changes Everything” - Study Guide with Leader Notes
- “Social Media Pressure: Finding Peace Alongside Jesus”
- “Insecure”
Other Books:
- 12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You by Tony Reinke
- A quick look at the impact phones are having on adults, moreso than students.
- “The Tech-Wise Family” by Andy Crouch
- A book with practical implications for priorities that encourage healthy boundaries with technology.
- “Faith for Exiles” by David Kinnaman & Mark Matlock
- A statistical look at the impact of technology in the modern era.
- “10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) About Christianity” by Rebecca McLaughlin
- A helpful book to address the hot topics of the day. Good for parents and students alike.
- “The Anxious Generation” by Jonanthan Haidt
- An informative, secular writing that argues for stricter oversight in child technology use and more freedom for play time.
- “Following Jesus in a Digital Age” by Jason Thacker
- A challenging book to see how technology has shaped your walk with Christ and equips you to navigate it with biblical wisdom.
- “Family Discipleship” by Matt Chandler and Adam Griffin
- Although not related to technology, this will provide parents with a plan on prioritizing the discipleship of their children.
- “Habits of a Household” by Justin Earley
- A book that examines the routines and rhythms of the family and how they can be leveraged for a spiritually healthy home.
Other Resources
These helpful resources, published by various organizations, will aid you as you navigate technology, social media, and discipline through the teenage years.
- Gospel Tech with Nathan Sutherland (Podcast) **I’ve listened to a few minutes of episodes.
- Gospel Tech (Blog)
- Rooted Parent Podcast
- Specific Season: Parenting, Technology, and the Truth
- Captures all things social media, friends, heaven, video games, etc.
- “How To Raise and Alien Child” by Jen Wilkin**
- “A Parent’s Guide to Social Media”
- “A Parent’s Guide to Smartphones”
- Specific Season: Parenting, Technology, and the Truth
Helpful Products
These are helpful alternatives to the typical smartphone; great for introductory phones.
Helpful Services
These are helpful programs to monitor and protect your children’s online use.