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55 | Chris McKenna: That's Just a Part of the Gig

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The scariest thing about kids and tech isn’t just what they can find—it’s what can find them. Greg & Bobby sat down with Chris McKenna, founder of Protect Young Eyes and president of Better Tech, to map a practical path through the chaos: clear relational scripts, layered technical guardrails, and a mindset that trades “set it and forget it” for steady, confident presence.
Chris breaks the work into two buckets—relational and technical—and shows how the ratio shifts as kids grow. For little ones, lock down devices and avoid exposure; for teens, double down on agency and honest talk.

We explore the five habits of a tech-ready home (you'll want to get to know these). Chris outlines layered protection—router, device, location, and app—and explains why your router is the most important device you own. If your teen already has social media, you’ll get “ridiculously direct” scripts for sextortion-proofing and an approach that invites confession without shame.
We also touch on policy and the broader movement: how Better Tech equips classrooms and pushes for laws that protect kids and hold platforms accountable. You don’t need a computer science degree to lead your family well—you need small, consistent actions and language your kids can remember when it matters.
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Chapters

1. Opening & Intro (00:00:00)

2. Meet Chris McKenna (00:02:56)

3. Relational Vs Technical Framework (00:04:42)

4. Healthy Habits for Teaching Kids (00:08:59)

5. Part of the Gig of Parenting (00:15:53)

6. Porn Isn't the Only Danger (00:22:33)

7. How AI is Affecting Vulnerable Kids (00:25:14)

8. Reasons Parents Don't Engage (00:27:54)

9. Embracing the Awkward, Seeing the Payoff (00:33:03)

10. So Often They Roll Their Eyes (00:36:19)

11. The Five Habits of a Tech-Ready Home (00:38:04)

12. Going to Ridiculous Measures...Advice for Parents (00:43:45)

13. Resources from Protect Young Eyes (00:47:33)

14. Wrapping Up & Thanks (00:52:24)

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