Resources: Contracts

Family Media Contracts

When setting clear expectations for media use in our families, it can be helpful to have a "contract" which all parties discuss and sign.  These can be used as a family acceptable use policy, or simply as a starting point for family discussions about media use.  

Family Tech Planners & Media Agreement

These planners (elementary, middle, and high school) from Common Sense Media, can be a great contract for talking to your children about acceptable online behavior.

An iPhone Contract from your Mom

This article, featured in the Huffington Post, in December of 2012 is a contract/letter from a Mom to her 13 year old son who just received a cell phone.  

Create Your Own Media Contract

​​Visit HealthyChildren.org/MediaUsePlan to create a personalized Family Media Use Plan that works within your family's values and busy lifestyles. This interactive tool was developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).