Summary
Ruff makes the case that phones and driving don't mix — a screen is a distraction exactly when your attention matters most. Beyond cars, it's a kid-friendly lesson about being intentional with technology and knowing when to set a device down. A useful talk-starter about focus and self-control with screens.
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Ages 5+
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Being a smart tech user includes knowing *when not* to use a device.
- Why is using a phone while driving a bad idea?
- What are other times it's better to set a screen aside?
- How do you decide when a device can wait?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: distraction, attention, intentional, self-control.
Try it: List two activities where a phone should be put completely away.