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Digital Safety - Parent Talk #25pm Wednesday 18th November.
The Greatest Gift is "Not Yet": Reclaiming Childhood from Big Tech
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With Christmas just around the corner, standalone smartphones, tablets, and interactive AI toys are likely climbing to the very top of your child’s wishlist. Before you wrap up an internet-connected device this holiday season, join us for an eye-opening evening exploring why waiting might be the most powerful gift you can give. We will delve into the hidden biological costs of early tech exposure—from disrupted sleep cycles and the 200+ daily notifications shattering young attention spans, to algorithmic dopamine loops and AI chatbots that compromise authentic social development.
This session is designed to replace the parental guilt of "depriving" your child with the confidence of protecting their childhood. Connected with grassroots movements like Smartphone Free Childhood, we will explore how collective boundaries make saying "not yet" easier for everyone. You will walk away with practical, pressure-tested strategies to handle the inevitable "But everyone else has one!" plea, along with viable, low-tech alternatives like simple call-and-text brick phones or basic smartwatches for essential communication.
Finally, we will discuss tangible household habits that make an immediate difference, starting with an uncompromising rule for the entire family: zero screens in bedrooms overnight. Empower yourself with the knowledge, language, and community solidarity needed to safeguard your child's mental well-being and keep real-world childhood alive.
Date: Wednesday 18th November at 5pm
Time: 5:00 PM
Place: The Shed at Bradbury School
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