Roles & Relationships

Managing Technology

• Family Finances
• Online banking
• Software accounting for homes
• Instant access to credit can cause problems
• Pressures to buy new technology
• Early adapters vs. laggards

Managing Technology

• Housing
• Energy reduction
• Programmable timers
• Recycled products
• Security devices
• Household management
• Smart homes – devices connected by computer
• Sensors, etc.

Managing Technology

• Family Communication
• Letter writing
• Phones, emails, IM, texting, etc.
• You can be in “constant contact”
• Many positives to this
• But also problems!

Managing Technology

• Family Communication Challenges
• Texting may replace face-to-face or voice contact
• Cell phone courtesy
• Personal business may be overheard
• Causes a driving hazard
• Internet dangers

Managing Technology

Communication technology is like any other resource. How you use it will affect whether or not it improves the quality of your life.

The choices you make about technology will determine how it affects your life.

Chapter Summary

• Technology affects all parts of family life.
• Families need to manage technology so that they can reach their goals.
• Values are important when making decision about technology.
• Technology has changed entertainment choices.
• Some of these choices weaken and other strengthen the family.
• Technology has also changed the way people cook, eat, and exercise.
• It has brought about way of promoting security and protection.

Chapter Summary

• It has brought about way of promoting security and protection.
• The way a family handles their money can be both helped and hurt by technological advances in financing.
• Housing reflects changes in technology.
• Family relationships can be strengthened by wise use of communication technology.