"I hate technology because they might take over us someday."
No, this is not me saying I'm anti-progress; this is the 15-year old me's reaction after watching a VHS of 2001: A Space Odyssey, way back when.
Perhaps most early Millennials and Gen X parents like me can agree that technology used to be a dreaded subject. But now that we're approaching that era and technophobia is an obsolete principle, it's high time that we embrace it.
Indeed, misuse of technology can be a problem. But, if we make it productive, like watching educational shows for kids or streaming STEM family movies, we impart a variety of new lessons that our kids can learn from.
There are tons of great science movies to introduce our children to the beautiful field of STEM. Here are a few you should consider for your next family movie night. Plus, we included some helpful questions to spark a good family discussion!
