Since September, Chain of Love has been working hard to promote a healthier and more balanced environment regarding cell phones and social media use for our teenagers. We know that, in the digital era, it is essential to find a balance between the use of these technologies and mental health care.
Our journey started with many meetings and talks among the staff, where we discussed in depth the best approaches to this very relevant modern issue.
Through these meetings, we were able to create a booklet with rules and good habits that aim to guide our teenagers on the responsible use of digital devices and social media. Additionally, we organized a conversation circle with the teenagers to listen to their difficulties and opinions and to debate the risk of excessive use of screens. It was a rich moment of mutual learning, where we could understand their reality and worries better.
Then, we held a meeting with the houseparents and teenagers, in which we introduced them to the new guidelines on the use of cellphones and explained the importance of being together on this journey. Here at Chain of Love our goal is not to forbid technology but to encourage self-care and awareness, so everyone can enjoy the benefits of the digital world in a healthy and balanced way.
And this action does not end here! We will be having ongoing meetings to keep debating, evaluating the results, and learning together. We want to ensure that, on top of creating safe rules, we are building a space of reflection and constant growth for our teenagers.
After all, taking care of their well-being is taking care of the future.🌱
