Image Source: Getty / Rob KimDespite being the nucleus of a hit HGTV show,Chip and Joanna Gaines don't even own a television and are intent on keeping their family home as simple and technology-free as possible. When it comes to cell phones, in particular, or Joanna is putting her foot down.
In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight,the mother of four and beloved Fixer Upper star said she is in absolutely no rush to give her children access to their own smartphones.
She said, "I expose the kids that you are probably not going to earn a cell phone, and " adding,"We want to teach our kids that life happens external of these devices. It's just a simple thing to go external and connect with nature, play with your friends, or earn dirty."Although her stance on technology in the home might be a little extreme for most families,it's enchanting to see Joanna and her family remain so down-to-soil despite their burgeoning fame and success. Playtime.on Feb 17, 2016 at 4:19pm PST Related:
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