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Screen-Free Dinner — Family Tech Agreement
A written family agreement: the table is a screen-free zone for everyone in the home.
Goal
Build a written family agreement turning dinner into dialogue space, not screen competition.
Steps
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Gather family screen-free and say: "We need an agreement."
Expected Outcome
Immediate
First night's dinner ends with conversation longer than usual.
Evidence base
School: The Big Disconnect
Founders: Catherine Steiner-Adair (2013)
Steiner-Adair in "The Big Disconnect" documented screen impact on family bonding moments, especially meals.
Keywords
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "Screen-Free Dinner — Family Tech Agreement" take?
This exercise takes about 30 minutes, practiced in a group in a Social format.
When will I notice the effect of "Screen-Free Dinner — Family Tech Agreement"?
First night's dinner ends with conversation longer than usual. In the short term: In 3 weeks, child shares day details unprompted.
Is "Screen-Free Dinner — Family Tech Agreement" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on The Big Disconnect (Catherine Steiner-Adair (2013)). Steiner-Adair in "The Big Disconnect" documented screen impact on family bonding moments, especially meals.
Is "Screen-Free Dinner — Family Tech Agreement" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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