families and technology
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Families in the Bible • The First Family
• Noah
• Lot
• Samuel’s parents
• The prodigal family
• Timothy’s family heritage – 2 Tim 1:5; 3:15
Family Connections
• Family as community
–Rom 12:4-5
• Family Needs
– Love
–Commitment
–Togetherness
Family Concerns
BARNA – 05.23.2011 • Parents and teens both depend on technology.
• Most feel technology is neutral or positive.
• Few take breaks from technology.
– 50% of teens texted, emailed, or talked while in bed the week of the survey
– 20% of adults.
– ½ of both groups texted, talked, or checked email during a meal.
• The jury is still out on technology and family conflict.
Using Technology to Connect
Technology is Neutral
We can use technology to: • Help us connect. • Help us meet family needs.
Remember: • Be a good steward of
time and finances. • To use technology to
help share the Good News.