"Unplugged"

There have been several articles out lately that talk about "unplugging" with your children at home. The concept is to get back to simpler times when technology did not rule the house. We all know that technology can be a wonderful thing, but too much a good thing can sometimes be a slippery slope. At school we see some students having difficulties expressing themselves verbally because they are so used to being able to type or text. Instead of expressing an emotion with their words, they use happy or sad smileys. In addition, spending quality time with your family and having real face-to-face conversations can go such a long way for the self-esteem of your children and the relationship you have with them.

Follow the link below to read about a mother who "unplugged" her children for six months.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_fea_parenting_teens_unplugged