It's RESET YOUR TECH month! Get your free "Reset Your Tech" tip sheet at https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Today's average teenager is spending hours on a phone, immersed in social media, entertainment, and gaming every day. The result has been a mental health epidemic. If normal isn't working, why not be a screen rebel? My daughter Noelle joins us today to talk about her journey through public high school in Southern California without a smartphone or social media. If your child says it's impossible to exist without a phone, you're about to find out it can actually be amazing. In today's conversation, you'll learn: 3:18 Social interactions for your child are possible without having a smartphone??? 8:24 Why social media is so dangerous 15:17 How your kids can find friends that respect them, even if they don’t have social media 17:17 What happens if I tell my kids they can’t have phones? 21:15 Do not be afraid to protect your kids from addictive technology 24:32 Finding connection in God, not social media 29:04 Seeing the fruit of honoring your parents Noelle Pellicane is a high school graduate who thrived without a cell phone or social media. She excelled in school, taking five Advanced Placement exams her senior year and being awarded the sportsmanship award and #1 singles player in tennis. She is currently studying mechanical engineering at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa. She has a smartphone now but has opted out of social media. She enjoys using her phone to call her mom. Want to know the secret sauce? Read my book Screen Kids, co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802422209/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0802422209&linkCode=as2&tag=arlenpelli-20&linkId=837f2447fde5b4a57b13b75b78236083 Learn more about Summit Student Conference (Biblical worldview conference Noelle recommends) https://www.summit.org/programs/student-conferences/ Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! [email protected] More Resources for Your Family: Get your free "Reset Your Tech" tip sheet at https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe