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Four Norms

Childhood First: Our Parent Tech Pact

You're not alone in feeling overwhelmed by screens, smartphones, and social media. Across the country, thoughtful parents are discovering that collective action makes individual choices easier, for both kids and families. The pact is simple: delay smartphones and social media until high school, support other families, and model balanced tech use ourselves. No judgment, no perfection required—just parents helping parents create space for childhood to unfold naturally.

Addresses these norms:
Delay Smartphones Delay Social Media
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1. Guided Setup

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Childhood First: Our Parent Tech Pact

You're not alone in feeling overwhelmed by screens, smartphones, and social media. Across the country, thoughtful parents are discovering that collective action makes individual choices easier, for both kids and families. The pact is simple: delay smartphones and social media until high school, support other families, and model balanced tech use ourselves. No judgment, no perfection required—just parents helping parents create space for childhood to unfold naturally.

We, the undersigned parents and caregivers, commit to working together to delay our children's use of smartphones and social media. We recognize that childhood is too short and too precious to hand over to screens too early.

Our pact:

Delay smartphones until at least High School Our kids may use basic phones (talk & text only) or limited-function devices if needed.
Delay social media until at least High School We'll actively avoid platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, etc., until our children are emotionally ready.
Support each other We'll talk openly with other families and share concerns, ideas, and resources. We won't pressure or shame any family—we're all doing the best we can.
Create a healthy tech culture We'll encourage no-phone playdates, screen-free sleepovers, and real-world fun. We'll support our schools in reducing personal device use during the day.
Model balanced tech use ourselves We commit to being mindful of our own tech habits and modeling what we hope to see in our kids.
Together, we are stronger. This pact is not about perfection—it's about progress and community.

Why This Language Works:

  • Focuses on shared values, not technology fears
  • Uses inclusive "we" language to build community
  • Backed by research but stays conversational
  • Provides specific, actionable commitments
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Common Questions

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Can I modify the template language?

Absolutely! While our templates provide proven messaging frameworks, you can customize details, add local context, and adjust tone to match your community's needs.

What if I'm not experienced with organizing?

That's exactly why we built this! Our templates include step-by-step guidance, proven language, and everything you need. Most successful organizers using Four Norms had zero experience when they started.

How do digital signatures work?

Parents sign using their name and email on any device. Signatures are legally valid for petitions and generate professional PDFs with signature pages for presentations.

How much time does this take?

Initial setup takes about 5 minutes. After that, most organizers spend 2-3 hours per week managing their campaign. Our automation handles the heavy lifting—you focus on building relationships.

What if no one signs?

Our templates have been tested in 50+ communities with consistently strong results. Plus, you get access to our community of organizers who share what's working. We also provide coaching calls to help troubleshoot.

Is this really free?

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