HGTV hosts Ben and Erin Napier defend their initiative to ban smartphones and social media in elementary schools against critics.
“Home Town Takeover” Stars Ben and Erin Napier Promote Initiative to Keep Kids off Social Media
The popular HGTV show “Home Town Takeover” features Ben and Erin Napier as they work to revive small towns. The couple, known for their renovations on the original show “Home Town,” has now launched a new initiative called “Osprey” (Old School Parents Raising Engaged Youth).
HGTV superstars Erin and Ben Napier have renovated dozens of homes – in Laurel, Mississippi, and in small towns beyond – on their popular series “Home Town” and its spinoff, “Home Town Takeover,” shows that celebrate the resilience of small town America. https://t.co/2IvdrkXkKh pic.twitter.com/YDXdCg3hWi
— CBS Sunday Morning (@CBSSunday) May 23, 2021
In Season 1 of “Home Town Takeover,” the Napiers renovated 12 buildings and homes in Wetumpka, Alabama. Season 2 focuses on the even smaller town of Fort Morgan, Colorado, where they renovated 6 more buildings than before, according to Distractify.
Now, the Napiers are using their platform to raise awareness about their new initiative, Osprey. During their appearance on CNN News Central, they explained that Osprey aims to help elementary-age children and their families foster “social lives without social media.”
@ErinRNapier and #BenNapier of #HGTV kicked off this past week group to keep children off social media apps, by going “old school.” #OSPREY – Old School Parents Raising Engaged Youth – hopes to get families to join “nests” when their kids are young, before they have #cellphones. pic.twitter.com/e6Nwd8O1PI
— Tina Kim (@TinaKimCNN) August 5, 2023
The Napiers believe that starting early is crucial in preventing children from becoming dependent on social media. They emphasize the importance of forming communities and support networks among families who share the same goal of raising children without social media.
While some may question the feasibility of this concept, the Napiers argue that social media addiction is not just a problem for kids but for everyone. They encourage parents to remember their own childhoods when they didn’t have smartphones and were still happy.
Osprey offers resources such as a guidebook and an online directory for families to connect with each other. The ultimate goal is to create a culture where children can have fulfilling social lives without the need for social media.
If you’re interested in joining Osprey, you can visit their website to learn more and connect with other families who share the same values.
Sources:
The Western Journal
Western Journal
Distractify
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