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Family Tech Agreement

Family sits, writes 7 collective rules about screens. All sign. All accountable.

60 min Advanced

Goal

Convert screen rules from "parental orders" to "agreement we share".

Steps

1

Family meeting at calm time (not pre-sleep, not post-conflict).

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

Screen conflicts drop 60-80% immediately.

Evidence base

School: Family Therapy / Digital Parenting

Founders: Devorah Heitner · Catherine Steiner-Adair (2016)

Heitner "Screenwise" 2016 & "Growing Up in Public" 2023 advise "building consensus" not "issuing rules". Steiner-Adair "The Big Disconnect".

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Family Tech Agreement" take?

This exercise takes about 60 minutes, practiced in a group in a Inner dialogue format.

When will I notice the effect of "Family Tech Agreement"?

Screen conflicts drop 60-80% immediately. In the short term: Kids develop self-discipline because rule is "we" not "they".

Is "Family Tech Agreement" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Family Therapy / Digital Parenting (Devorah Heitner, Catherine Steiner-Adair (2016)). Heitner "Screenwise" 2016 & "Growing Up in Public" 2023 advise "building consensus" not "issuing rules". Steiner-Adair "The Big Disconnect".

Is "Family Tech Agreement" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Advanced. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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