Family Technology Inventory for Parents

Part 1: Your Daily Device Use

How much time do you spend on personal technology each day?

Device	Average Daily Hours (Personal Use)
Smartphone
Computer/Laptop (personal use)
Tablet/iPad
TV/Streaming
Gaming (console/phone)

Total Daily Screen Time: 0 hours

Part 2: Phone Checking Patterns

Rate how often these behaviors occur (1 = Never, 5 = Very Frequently)

I check my phone first thing when I wake up (before interacting with family)

1 2 3 4 5

I check my phone during meals with my children

1 2 3 4 5

I use my phone while my child is talking to me

1 2 3 4 5

I'm on my phone during my child's activities (sports, performances, etc.)

1 2 3 4 5

I check my phone during bedtime routines (stories, prayers, tucking in)

1 2 3 4 5

I'm distracted by my phone during playtime with my kids

1 2 3 4 5

Phone Distraction Score: 0 / 30

Part 3: Social Media Use

How many minutes per day do you spend on social media?

Which platforms do you use daily? (check all that apply)

Facebook

Instagram

TikTok

X (Twitter)

Snapchat

YouTube

Daily Social Media: 0 minutes

Part 4: Your Presence with Your Children

Rate how often these situations occur (1 = Never, 5 = Very Often)

My child has to repeat themselves because I'm on my device

1 2 3 4 5

I feel mentally preoccupied with something online while with my kids

1 2 3 4 5

I miss what my child is showing me because I'm looking at a screen

1 2 3 4 5

I'm physically present but mentally absent due to technology

1 2 3 4 5

I delay responding to my child because I'm on my device

1 2 3 4 5

Presence Impact Score: 0 / 25

Part 5: Through Your Child's Eyes

Answer honestly about what you've observed or heard (1 = Never, 5 = Frequently)

My child has complained about my phone/device use

1 2 3 4 5

My child has said things like "Mom/Dad, put your phone down"

1 2 3 4 5

My child stops trying to get my attention when I'm on a device

1 2 3 4 5

I've noticed my child mimicking my phone/device habits

1 2 3 4 5

I feel like I've missed important moments because of my device

1 2 3 4 5

Child Connection Score: 0 / 25

Part 6: The Example You're Setting

Rate how much you agree (1 = Strongly Disagree, 5 = Strongly Agree)

I'm modeling healthy technology boundaries for my children

1 2 3 4 5

I would be comfortable if my children used technology exactly as I do

1 2 3 4 5

My technology use demonstrates self-control and priorities I want my kids to have

1 2 3 4 5

I'm teaching my children that people are more important than screens

1 2 3 4 5

Modeling Impact Score: 0 / 20

(Lower is better - indicates poor modeling)

Part 7: Impact on Family Time

How many hours per day do you spend in focused, device-free time with your children?

Rate the following (1 = Never, 5 = Always)

Our family meals are device-free

1 2 3 4 5

We have established tech-free family times

1 2 3 4 5

Bedtime routines are protected from device interruptions

1 2 3 4 5

Family Protection Score: 0 / 15

(Lower is better - indicates poor boundaries)

Part 8: Honest Self-Reflection

"Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him." - Psalm 127:3

"Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it." - Proverbs 22:6

If you're honest, how is your technology use affecting your relationship with your children?

What moments with your children have you missed or been distracted from because of technology?

What do you want your children to remember about your presence with them?

If your children could speak freely, what would they say about your phone/device use?

⏰ Time is Fleeting

You have approximately 940 Saturdays from the time your child is born until they turn 18. Each one you spend distracted by technology is one you can't get back. Your children won't remember the emails you answered or the social media posts you liked - they'll remember whether you were truly present.

Part 9: Your Commitment to Change

It's Time to Act

Awareness without action is just guilt. What specific changes will you make this week?

Three specific tech-free times I will establish with my children:

Physical boundaries I will create:

How I will respond when my child wants my attention:

Apps/notifications I will delete or disable:

I will ask my children for feedback on my changes:

Yes, I will ask them

No

Accountability partner (spouse, friend, family member):

I commit to reviewing this inventory again on:

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters." - Colossians 3:23

Parenting is working for the Lord. Don't let technology steal what God has entrusted to you.

Personal Information

Your Name:

Number of Children:

Children's Ages:

Date Completed:

Family Technology Inventory

Why This Matters

Device Hours

Phone Checking

Social Media

Parent Presence

Child Connection

Modeling Impact

Family Time

Your Parental Tech Impact Score

Part 1: Your Daily Device Use

⚠ Consider This

Part 2: Phone Checking Patterns

Part 3: Social Media Use

Part 4: Your Presence with Your Children

Part 5: Through Your Child's Eyes

💔 Your Child is Noticing

Part 6: The Example You're Setting

Part 7: Impact on Family Time

Part 8: Honest Self-Reflection

⏰ Time is Fleeting

Part 9: Your Commitment to Change

It's Time to Act

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