BILL GATES HAS STRICT TECH RULES AT HOME
Bill Gates has strict tech rules for his children. He is a billionaire philanthropist who emphasizes the importance of responsible technology use at home. He has seen and understands the good of technology, as well as the dangers of excess. The rules at home are fascinating and is something the rest of the world should reflect on, especially when it comes to their kids.
NO PHONES UNTIL AFTER FOURTEEN
Bill Gates has three children, ranging in ages 15, 18, and 21. Teens and a young adult who were forbidden to have a phone until the age of 14 years-old. His kids complained a lot about other kids getting phones much earlier, but he stood his ground. He also feels online safety is very important. He doesn’t have a list of his children’s passwords but finds the tech world a tricky and serious issue. And it’s important to be strict.
SMARTPHONE ADDICTION IS REAL
Smartphone addiction is a real thing and a growing concern for parents, academics and people working in Silicon Valley. Steve Jobs also didn’t allow his kids to use IPads or IPhones at home. They are strict with tech rules and limited the use at home as well. Authors Joe Clement and Matt Miles agree and feel that if the people behind the technology don’t push it at home means that there is something behind their beliefs. What do they know that the rest of the world does not know?
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KIDS BRAINS ARE CHANGING, FOR THE WORSE
Napster founder, Sean Parker explained that, “It literally changes your relationship with society, with each other.” And further clarified that, “It probably interferes with productivity in weird ways.” Recently two of Apple’s shareholders wrote an open letter expressing their concerns. They looked at evidence that the technology is affecting children’s brains.
THINK ABOUT IT
So consider that next time you upgrade your family plan. Is tech destroying your kid’s brain? Should you implement strict tech rules too? Think about it.
