Sample contract for a child who already has a smart device
1. When
• Mornings only after child has
Dressed, brushed teeth, eat breakfast
• After school
After homework and chores complete
Play date monitoring of technology use
• No technology after 8pm school nights 9pm weekend nights
2. Where
• Public areas of the house (kitchen, basement, den)
• Online homework must be done in common area
• In car only for trips longer than 30 minutes
3. What
• Occasionally show parents what I do online
• Password shared only with parents
• No sharing of personal info like address, bithdate
• Aim for sites that promote learning
• I can’t believe everything I read online
4. Responsible Digital Citizenship
• I agree to be kind online and tell my parents if somebody is mean to me
• I will tell my parents if anything makes me feel uncomfortable
• I will not take credit for work of others
• I will not be a bystander if witnessing cyberbullying
5. Consequences
• Violating contract will result in loss of technology for half a day in that week
• Second offense whole day
My Parents Agree
• To listen to my concerns before setting limits and guidelines
• To help me learn from my mistakes
• Not to criticize or punish me when I go to them in need
• To give me more freedom and responsibility with continued safe use
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