The OR Unplugged Pledge

The goal of this pledge is to unite us as parents, concerned community members, teachers, and medical professionals (among so many others). We are here to support each other in the ways that we can and advocate for each other. We believe that when families can connect with each other and be supported by their larger community that these decisions can feel less isolating and more sustainable.

We commit to:

• As community-members -

  • Supporting free-roam childhoods and encouraging screen-free experiences in our communities.

  • Supporting OR legislation for phone-free school policies, social media free schools, and reduced digital products and AI in schools.

• As parents, guardians, or caregivers -

  • Modeling positive technology behaviors in and outside of the home.

  • Delaying smartphones and social media until we feel it will be a well-balanced addition to our children's lives and exploring more limited function devices to communicate by call or text if necessary.