Letter: Parent stands for an unplugged childhood

Letter: Parent stands for an unplugged childhood

The persistent plea echoes in my home: "Everyone has a phone! All my friends are on Snapchat!" My pre-teen children feel left out, and the pressure to relent on smartphones and social media is immense. Yet, I remain steadfast in my belief that controlled access to technology is what’s best for their well-being. We're not screen-free. My children use tablets and gaming consoles for online games and Kids Messenger, all with strict time limits and …