Ep. 217: Is Navigation a “Benefit” of Smartphones for Kids?

Ep. 217: Is Navigation a “Benefit” of Smartphones for Kids?

From Brave Parenting by Brave Parenting

April 8, 2026 · 28 min

About this episode

Kelly evaluates the benefits and drawbacks of smartphone navigation for children from various perspectives.

The smartphone is an undeniable benefit to adult drivers navigating in their vehicles. But is it equally beneficial for kids who cannot drive yet? Would using smartphone navigation displace formative and fundamental lessons a child is meant to learn while growing up? Even more, are God’s “directions” and “way” missed when reliance rests on technology? In today’s episode, Kelly evaluates this claimed benefit of “navigation” from both Dr. Peter Gray’s perspective and historical and biblical perspectives Articles referenced: Helping Kids (and Ourselves) Use Smartphones Safely Scripture referenced: Hebrews 5:14 Proverbs 22:3 Psalms 119:105 Psalms 119:133 Psalms 32:8 Psalms 1:1 Jeremiah 6:16 Isaiah 30:21 Deuteronomy 5:32-33 Proverbs 4:27 Luke 15:4-7 Isaiah 53:6 Psalms 119:176 Ezekiel 34:11-16 Matthew 7:1-14 Proverbs 14:12 Galatians 5:16 Ephesians 4:1 Colossians 2:6 Proverbs 16:9 Proverbs 20:24 Psalms 37:23-24 1 Corinthians 10:23 Book a Speaking Event!! Buy the NEWLY UPDATED book : Managing Media Creating Character (2024 Revised & Updated) Get Kelly’s new Study Guide & Workbook , with video teachings for small groups…

People in this episode

Host: Kelly

Guest: Dr Peter Gray

Topics covered

  • smartphones
  • navigation
  • parenting
  • child development
  • technology

Keywords

  • benefit
  • formative lessons
  • technology reliance
  • biblical perspectives

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Products: smartphones

Books & works: Helping Kids (and Ourselves), Managing Media Creating Character, Brave Parenting Merch

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