Why Smartphones Aren’t the Only Option with Chris Kaspar
Smartphones are everywhere, but do our kids really need them? Davies Owens talks with Techless founder Chris Kaspar about why families feel stuck between giving kids full access or going fully offline. Chris shares a healthier third option that protects childhood, safeguards identity, and helps families reclaim deep, meaningful life beyond the screen.
BaseCamp Live · Chris Kaspar, Davies Owens
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Show Notes
Smartphones have become the default for families, but what if the default is actually harmful? In this episode, Davies Owens talks with Chris Kaspar, founder and CEO of Techless, about why modern devices were never designed with children in mind and how parents can choose a healthier path.
Chris shares the moment that opened his eyes as a foster parent and explains why families today feel trapped between two extremes. Either give kids full access to the digital world or reject technology altogether. He argues that both options miss the mark. The real issue is the design, incentives, and addictive features built into mainstream phones that quietly shape identity, attention, and spiritual formation.
🎧 Tune in to hear:
- Why smartphones were never created for children
- The hidden harms built into everyday tech
- What a healthier, middle path looks like
- How families can transition with confidence
- Why kids actually crave limits and protection
This conversation offers a compelling third way. Not hyperconnected and not Amish, but a thoughtful, intentional approach that meets basic communication needs without exposing kids to the dark side of digital life. Chris also shares why kids often want more boundaries than parents realize and how families can make sustainable changes together.
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