• Pr 31:10-31​—What are alphabetic acrostics, and how were they used in the Hebrew Scriptures? (w92 11/1 11 ¶7-8)

  Your answer

• What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?

  Your answer

Have you ever watched a young child navigate his way through apps on a smartphone or tablet? It often seems so easy for children! They may rarely need help to learn how to use a device, but they always need help to learn how to use it wisely. If you are a parent, how can you train your child to use a device wisely?

Play the VIDEO The Best Use of Time. Then ask the audience:

• Why is it good to set limits on our use of electronic devices?

  Your answer

• What other things do we need to make time for?

  Your answer

When setting rules for your family, rely on Bible principles rather than on what other parents do. (Ga 6:5) For example, ask yourself:

• Has my child demonstrated sufficient self-control and responsibility for his actions to use my device, or even to have his own?​—1Co 9:25

• To what extent should I supervise my child’s activities?​—Pr 18:1

• What apps and websites will I allow my child to use, and which ones will I not allow him to use?​—Eph 5:3-5; Php 4:8, 9

• What is a reasonable limit for daily usage that will allow time for other enjoyable and important activities?​—Ec 3:1