We are trying to navigate screen time and tech with our kids right now, and honestly, it feels like uncharted territory. On one hand, I want them to be tech-literate, understand digital privacy, and build things.

On the other hand, I don’t want algorithms hijacking their attention spans before they even hit middle school.

Instead of just banning screens, we have been trying to shift the focus from consuming tech to creating it, like building simple hardware or learning basic logic together.

I’m curious how other families here approach this:

At what age do you introduce personal devices or computers?

Do you actively teach your kids about open-source tools and digital privacy early on?

How do you balance tech literacy with keeping them grounded in the physical world?

Would like to hear what has (or hasn't) worked for your family.