The Paul Tripp Podcast 1068. How Do I Teach My Kids About Sex And Social Media? | Ask Paul Tripp
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Mar 27, 2026 A pastor revisits parenting questions about kids, social media, sex, and family withdrawal. He warns about social media's seductive pull and urges addressing heart motives, identity, and love of neighbor. He frames sexuality as beautiful within boundaries and explains how pleasure can become destructive when it rules. He outlines different responses when children pull away, distinguishing early warning signs from healthy independence.
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Social Media Reveals Identity And Relational Needs
- Social media exposes deep heart issues like identity and love of neighbor rather than just surface behavior problems.
- Paul Tripp warns teens can attach worth to likes and replace real relationships with phone-driven auto-entertainment, harming neighborly presence.
Talk Repeatedly About Social Media With Gospel Framing
- Do embed social media conversations in gospel warnings and comforts rather than only making rules.
- Paul Tripp recommends repeated heart-level talks so the Spirit shapes desires beyond human affirmation.
Starbucks Example Shows Phones Replace Presence
- Paul Tripp recounts seeing a group at Starbucks all on phones and not speaking to illustrate relational loss.
- The group got up and left when one announced they were leaving, showing they never interacted despite physical proximity.