Technology and the Modern Parent

I don't need Angry Birds; I confess other technology addictions. As I write, my daughter is watching "Dinosaur Train" for the second time. Do I feel guilty? Sure. Will she again ask when I'm getting off the computer? She's walking toward me now ... 

We are constantly connected. Maybe your business or job doesn't allow for office hours. That's why you answer the phone during dinner, or check email while coloring with the kids.

Maybe you need to know what's happening in the world, and engage perspective other than your own. Perhaps it's as simple as finding time to yourself, restoring much-needed patience and sanity through Facebook.

How does technology benefit or fail the modern parent? What do kids learn when adults make smart phones and laptops priorities? Before families stage technology interventions, what's required to restore balance and communication? Or do you live off the grid and deny such conflict exists?