21 Feb 2026
Every home wants fewer arguments about screen time.
Every parent wants more trust and better communication.
The secret?
👉 Create a Family Tech Agreement.
A tech agreement is not a punishment, not a long list of “don’ts,” and not a threat.
It is a promise — a mutual understanding between you and your child.
Sit together and discuss:
Set time limits that work for both school and family routines.
For example: charging station in the living room, no devices in bedrooms after 9 PM.
Talk about privacy, not talking to strangers, and knowing when to ask for help.
Kindness, no sharing personal information, and pausing before posting.
To follow time limits
To stay safe online
To respect others
To use screens responsibly
To protect their privacy
To listen without judgment
To guide, not control
To be a role model in your own tech use
When both sides make commitments, children feel ownership.
And when kids help make the rules, they naturally follow the rules.
Once agreed, do this:
Sign it together like a real contract
Add stickers or colors
Put it on the fridge, study wall, or bedroom door
Review it every few months
This transforms screen-time rules from arguments into teamwork.
If you want to get started immediately, we have a ready-to-use Family Tech Agreement.
Just visit our website's family resources section and download it.
