With technology, we have seen the family structure turned upside down. The kids are all-knowing, and the parents feel intimidated. If left alone, this creates an unhealthy family system where the children are not getting the limits and boundaries that they need to grow and expand. Parents need to take control of the family, and put themselves back into the all-knowing role. Adults learn by listening, reading and carefully studying.
Children learn by trying.
Children are great role models for a generation of parents who bemoan our lack of time. Children always have time to play. Parents learn from their children but still set the family rules and are still at the top of the structure. Children recognize this and respect their parents more because of it. For every hour that you use technology in a solitary fashion, you must spend an equal time interacting with people and participating in the real world.