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Values-Based Screen Framing, Not Rules-Based

Instead of counting minutes, ask: "What value do I want my child to live, and is the screen serving or blocking it right now?"

8 min Advanced

Goal

Transform the daily screen decision from a battle of rules and numbers into a conscious assessment grounded in clear family values (presence, movement, creativity, sleep), contextual rather than rigidly fixed.

Steps

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Write 3 family values you want present in your child's daily time (e.g., physical movement, human connection, creativity).

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

You make the screen decision with greater confidence, since it's grounded in clear logic, not momentary mood.

Evidence base

School: Values-Based Parenting + Digital Wellness

Founders: Shefali Tsabary · Catherine Steiner-Adair (2013)

Steiner-Adair in "The Big Disconnect" advocates assessing screens by their impact on family values (presence, movement, sleep) rather than strict minute-counting. Tsabary adds the parental awareness dimension to the decision.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Values-Based Screen Framing, Not Rules-Based" take?

This exercise takes about 8 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.

When will I notice the effect of "Values-Based Screen Framing, Not Rules-Based"?

You make the screen decision with greater confidence, since it's grounded in clear logic, not momentary mood. In the short term: Within weeks, "how many minutes left" battles decrease — the conversation shifted to values, not a countdown.

Is "Values-Based Screen Framing, Not Rules-Based" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Values-Based Parenting + Digital Wellness (Shefali Tsabary, Catherine Steiner-Adair (2013)). Steiner-Adair in "The Big Disconnect" advocates assessing screens by their impact on family values (presence, movement, sleep) rather than strict minute-counting. Tsabary adds the parental awareness dimension to the decision.

Is "Values-Based Screen Framing, Not Rules-Based" suitable for beginners?

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

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