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Digital Boundaries for Teens

Don't "monitor" your teen, "covenant" with him on a digital protocol. The difference is everything.

45 min Advanced

Goal

Build a transparent digital covenant defining rights and obligations, instead of trust-corroding surveillance.

Steps

1

Agree on 5 principles: hours, no-zones (bed, dinner), transparency without spying, red lines (bullying/sex).

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

Teen feels "partner," not "adversary."

Evidence base

School: Screenwise + The Anxious Generation

Founders: Devorah Heitner · Jonathan Haidt (2016)

Heitner in "Screenwise" emphasizes digital mentoring over spying. Haidt in "Anxious Generation" links spying to trust collapse.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Digital Boundaries for Teens" take?

This exercise takes about 45 minutes, practiced with another person in a Social format.

When will I notice the effect of "Digital Boundaries for Teens"?

Teen feels "partner," not "adversary." In the short term: In two months, teen comes to you with "something I saw online."

Is "Digital Boundaries for Teens" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Screenwise + The Anxious Generation (Devorah Heitner, Jonathan Haidt (2016)). Heitner in "Screenwise" emphasizes digital mentoring over spying. Haidt in "Anxious Generation" links spying to trust collapse.

Is "Digital Boundaries for Teens" suitable for beginners?

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

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