Pledges

  • Pledges are designed to protect our children’s well-being in a digital age where online risks often outpace their psychological maturity.

  • By committing to pledge as a community, we reduce peer pressure on individual families and create a shared culture that values intentional exposure, guided learning, and screen-free connection.

  • Accountability comes from both trust and transparency: members check in regularly, share experiences, and address concerns in our WhatsApp chat or at parent meetups.

  • If a family’s circumstances change, we encourage honest conversations, reflection on the pledge’s purpose, and re-commitment where possible.

  • This collective approach ensures no parent feels alone in setting boundaries—and no child is the “only one” waiting or opting out.

Machuca Valley Pledges

Social Media

  • Full access after 16

  • Prior usage is for training

  • Access is gradual and can be revoked

  • Parents can setup monitoring

Smartphones

  • Smartphone after the age of 15

  • Basic phones are ok

  • Access can be revoked

  • Parents can setup monitoring

No-screen Playdates

  • No screens unless agreed upon

  • Screen activity is supervised

  • Encouraged to play outside

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