Happy Monday morning! Quite a change in the Graham House this past week…we have NO internet access in our house!
WHAT?!? WHY?!?
It was NOT a conscious decision, but we are liking the effects of not having it. It’s like going back in time to the early 1990’s!
We’ve contacted the school and they are supporting our decision to unplug internet access, especially with the anniversary of the shooting coming up on Feb 14. (There are lots of videos that were taken by students and uploaded and there are so many debates and controversy surrounding the shooting we don’t need to see. We lived through it already.)
The teachers are printing out worksheets and Ryan will complete them with pencil and paper. And, he will be taught by an actual person instead of logging into Kahn Academy or watching on a screen.
It’s been a challenge on Dave and I as we both use the internet for work so we are finding creative ways to plug in. If we want to get on wifi, we need to plan and go to a place with free wifi. It’s intentional, not automatic. (Hello Starbucks and library!)
So…do you think you could last one day without
internet access in your home?
We’ve living proof you can do it.
p.s. Dave and I still have data on our phones but the cell signal at our house is weak and you don’t realize how much internet you use on your cell until it shows up on your data plan! YIKES
I know you can do it we all can if we try totally support your decision we all spend way too much time on our internet and could be doing better more productive things. Love to you all! ~Pam
Thanks Pam! I will not lie…it’s definitely been a challenge! Love to all of you! Becky
Becky, Your resolve to do what is best for your family proves you and Dave are wise, spirit-filled parents. I pray the upcoming anniversary of MSD tragic shooting will be another step in the process of healing for your community. God be with you all.
Thank you Diane! It’s been difficult but we are finding places to connect on-line. It’s more intentional than automatic browsing.