Build Community Contracts for Device Use

Start conversations with other parents. Initiate open dialogues at school meetings, sports, or local events about building aligned standards for phone and social media use.

Propose collective agreements or pledges. Draft a group commitment (e.g., ‘No smartphones before ninth grade’ or 'Phone-free schools'), gaining signatures and shared accountability.

Regularly revisit and adapt norms. Hold periodic check-ins, share experiences, and support each other in upholding boundaries even when individual temptation strikes.