The Screen Dilemma – Finding Balance 4

The Transformation

The first Tech-Free Tuesday was rough.

Daniel sulked for the first hour. Deborah kept reaching for her phone out of habit. Even Tunde struggled to stay away from his laptop.

But then, something amazing happened.

Without screens to distract them, they talked. They played board games. They cooked dinner together. They laughed.

And for the first time in months, they had a real, meaningful conversation.

Later that night, Ada turned to Daniel. “Would you like to lead the prayer tonight?”

Daniel smiled. This time, he didn’t hesitate.

“Dear God, thank You for my family. Thank You for today. It was really fun spending time together. I want to know You more and spend more time with You. Help me put You first. Amen.”

Ada’s heart swelled with joy.

One small change was already making a difference.

And in that moment, she knew—raising godly children in a digital world wasn’t about eliminating technology. It was about teaching them to use it wisely, without losing sight of what truly mattered.

Key Takeaways for Parents:

✔ Set boundaries for screen time to encourage real-life interactions.

✔ Make family time sacred—introduce tech-free days to reconnect.

✔ Prioritize spiritual growth over digital distractions.

✔ Encourage children to lead in prayer and devotionals to strengthen their faith.

Bible Verse:"I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless." – Psalm 101:3 (ESV)