Why I Finally Gave My Kids iPhones (Pocket 4 Vlog)

Today’s vlog turned into a real conversation about parenting, technology, homeschooling, and why I finally decided to get my daughters iPhones. We’re out on a walk testing the DJI Pocket 4 in D-Log with ND64 + diffusion while also talking about something a lot of parents are dealing with right now — how do you safely introduce technology to your kids without letting it control them? I share: * My Pocket 4 vlog settings * Why I slightly overexpose D-Log * Thoughts on ND filters & Pro Mist diffusion * Parenting in the age of social media & AI * Why we homeschool our kids * Apple parental controls & child safety features * Screen time schedules & phone restrictions * Teaching kids responsibility with technology As a parent of 6 kids, this has been something I’ve thought deeply about. Technology isn’t going away, so instead of raising kids to fear it, I believe we should teach them how to use it responsibly with boundaries, communication, and guidance. Also testing the DJI Mic Mini / Mic setup for vlogging audio, so let me know how the sound held up in this one. Drop your thoughts in the comments: Would you give your kids a smartphone? What rules would you set? CHAPTERS: 00:00 First Walk of the Year + Pocket 4 Settings 01:05 Why I’m Shooting D-Log Overexposed 02:10 ND64 + Pro Mist Filter Test 03:05 Why I Finally Got My Daughters Phones 05:10 Parenting Teenagers in Today’s World 07:00 Why We Chose Homeschooling 10:15 Homeschool Myths & Social Skills 12:45 Technology Isn’t Going Away 14:30 Teaching Kids Responsible Tech Use 16:20 The Dangers of Social Media & Internet Access 18:15 Why Apple’s Parental Controls Impressed Me 20:10 How I Set Up My Kids’ iPhones 22:05 Screen Time Rules & Restrictions 24:10 Tracking, Safety & Emergency Features 26:05 Parenting, Communication & Peace of Mind 28:00 Building Relationships Through Technology 29:45 DJI Mic Audio Thoughts + Outro ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Buy me a Coffee or Chipotle: https://account.venmo.com/u/luishermosillo Check out the affiliate links below if you are interested in the gear I use for my vlogs. I do make a small commission from these links, but price stays the same for you. Thank you for your support! My Vlogging (Youtube) Kit : Action 6: https://amzn.to/4f66vyp Osmo Pocket : https://amzn.to/4tpxJDL Osmo Nano: https://amzn.to/4u1rOpI Small Rig Battery: https://amzn.to/4cTC6lB Vlogging Bag: https://amzn.to/4waunHi Wireless Mic: https://amzn.to/42VNcAs Action 6 ND Filters: https://amzn.to/4d7p6aF Osmo Pocket ND Filters: https://amzn.to/4neJo70