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Family Screen Time Contract 

A Contract for Digital Health and Safety between Parent_____ and Child(ren)_____

Date:_________________

CHILD

• I agree to always ask you for help, explanation, advice and information regarding anything I can’t handle myself on the cell-phone, Internet and computer/video gaming platform.
• I agree to abide by safety and health precautions as outlined between you and myself.
• I agree to never meet strangers in person without your knowledge.
• I agree to discuss and solve any problems that arise from meeting your needs and mine.

Child’s Signature__________

PARENT

• I agree to discuss and solve any problems that arise from meeting your needs and mine.
• I agree to never confiscate your cell-phone, TV, computer, tablet, music player or video game console.
• I agree to abide by the same health and safety rules for my usage as well.

Parent’s Signature__________

MUTUAL HEALTH AND SAFETY AGREEMENTS

• Tech-free zones will be meal-times, church, socializing with relatives, and when visitors drop by.
• All electronics will be turned off 1 hour before bedtime.
• Everyone does 30 minutes of physical exercise every day.
• Giving attention to people takes precedence over attention to electronics.
• (Add more here)

Date We Will Review Contract To Ensure It’s Function For Child and Parent_________

Child and Parent’s Signatures__________________________