The importance of ‘parent-proofing’ electronics before gifting them to kids + teens

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By Lisa Chang

Posted Dec 20, 2024, 09:51AM EST

Have you ever thought about making a Family Tech Contract? Christmas is around the corner, and many are gearing up to surprise their kids with shiny new tech gadgets — BUT with great tech comes great responsibility. Here are 5 steps from The Health Tech-Up with Lisa Chang to help you gift tech to your child, tween, or teen mindfully:

1. Un-Box and charge
2. Set up parental controls and privacy settings on apps
3. Set up location sharing and travel notifications
4. Discuss a “Family Agreement” and educate your child on responsible tech use
5. Lead by example!

Contract Example