Is it possible for kids to skip social media?

Every morning in my neighborhood, I see kids waiting for the school bus, and almost every one of them is staring at their phone. Is it possible to be a kid in the 21st century and not have a smartphone with social media, even through high school?

A principal at a Newman Guide Recommended school in Texas is taking a radical approach. She’s worked with parents on banning social media for all enrolled students. Instead, they’re fostering in-person friendships and prioritizing a culture of respect and purity. She recently joined me on EWTN radio to discuss her efforts.

With the high rates of depression, anxiety, and loneliness among young people today—not to mention the staggering rates of pornography addiction—we can’t be passive when it comes to social media and our kids. Parents should take a proactive approach, but it sure helps when schools partner with parents on this issue.