Before you start Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping for the latest and greatest tech gadgets, toys, and tools, it is important to have a biblical approach to gift-giving. In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The biblical nature of gift-giving and gift-receiving
• The call for Christians to give sacrificially
• What Scripture considers “good” gifts
• The top tech gifts promoted as “what teens want” this year, along with the top tech you should reject buying
• Why you shouldn’t give tech tools as a gift (for Christmas or Birthdays)
• The importance of communicating a “no tech toys preference” with extended family

As a bonus, there is a deeper dive into AI toys that are saturating the toy market. One AI-powered bear has been shown to provide sexual fetish information for kids! There is one great takeaway:

• Do not allow your children to come into contact with any AI-powered toy, robot, or chatbot.

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Articles referenced:

China’s New AI Toys Are Headed For American Shelves
AI-Powered Stuffed Animal Pulled From Market After Disturbing Interactions With Children
The ChatGPT-powered teddy bear is officially on ice
Do Not, Under Any Circumstance, Buy Your Kid an AI Toy for Christmas

Teens Need More Friction – Not the iPhone 17
BP Podcast #142: AI Robots for kids
Brave Parenting Guide to AI Robots for Kids
Media & Tech for Kids under 12 (for gift ideas)

Scripture referenced:

John 3:16
John 15:13
James 1:17
Luke 6:38
Matthew 7:9-11
Matthew 6:19-21

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