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Your family’s first screen agreement

Start with a conversation before the device arrives.

Family life · 5 min read · Updated October 2026

Talk before the device

Agree on when, where and what before a phone or tablet arrives.

Write it down

Use the family tech agreement so everyone can see the rules.

Review each term

Rules can grow with your child.

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