Managing Media Creating Character: Using the Technology Kids Crave to Develop the Character God Desires

by Kelly Newcom

Technology, smartphones and social media are changing how we live but are these advancements changing who we are? In our globally-connected, instantly-accessible world, is it possible for parents to be more influential on their children’s character than the internet?
Parents everywhere are struggling to find a standard they can maintain while keeping their children protected online and connected with friends. In the absence of any such standard, many children have free reign with the technology they own and the media they consume.
The result has been an unsettling amount of cyberbullying, self-harm, and suicides along with increased rates of adolescent depression and anxiety.
In Managing Media Creating Character, you will learn how to use the technology and media your child craves in order to develop patience, respect, kindness, honesty, self-control, modesty, humility, and self-worth.
Each chapter presents a character trait along with a practical and applicable media standard in order to teach responsible use and good character. These character traits are honed and polished through the use of digital media and screens and become the foundation and standard for how your child will engage with technology forever.
This book helps establish a technology and media standard for families





Additionally, this book is a valuable guide for grandparents, teachers, caretakers, and pastors who are involved in children’s lives and want to help curb obsession and promote character.
There has never been a better time to unite on a standard for technology and media.

Genres: Parenting

161 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 27, 2017

Reviews

[Beth Haynie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good reminders of what awaits kids on the internet. Helpful to view technology as a way to grow character. Also informative about some of the technology I might not have originally thought of when it comes to limiting access.

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

I started this book long ago and it’s been sitting on my bedside table unfinished for a couple of years. Not exactly a “fun read,” but she makes many great points as she uses the process of managing screens and media to reinforce the importance of character.

It’s not a short book. Each chapter focuses on a different God honoring character strength. I particularly liked the sections on Respect, Humility and Modesty, and Self Worth.

“It’s hard to consider the garnishing of likes, favorites, followers, and fame with the posting of self portraits and anything other than selfish ambition.” Pg. 135

“Our teens are craving…the good gifts of communication and connection with their peers…Social media looks like an easy way to stay connected with friends, but it is not authentic…Social media looks like freedom to explore and create but it is sure to leave your child in bondage to competition and comparison.” Pg. 164

There are times when the author feels unrelatable, but the overall message is very good.

[Liz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would give this book 6 stars if that choice were available! If you have young children (or even none yet), READ THIS BOOK NOW. If your kids are older, you still need to read it, but don’t shame yourself for not knowing what you don’t know. Just learn from it and make adjustments.

This book is well documented by research and well supported by Scripture! Every Christian parent should read it!

[Jordan · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are a parent, a grandparent, a teacher, a children's director, you work with kids, or you just love kids, you need to read this book!

It helps you better understand the younger generation's media dependency. It will cause you to change not only your child's media habits, but your family's, as well as your own.

[Jana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every parent needs to read this book.

[Breanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great guide for parents

Highly recommend to all parents! This book is a great resource for all of us who are navigating these new waters of technology and social media.