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Despite being the nucleus of a hit HGTV show, Chip and Joanna Gaines don't even own a television and are intent on keeping their family home as simple and technology-free [2] as possible. When it comes to cell phones, in particular, Joanna is putting her foot down.

In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, the mother of four [3] and beloved Fixer Upper star said she is in absolutely no rush [4] to give her children access to their own smartphones.

She said, "I tell the kids that you are probably not going to get a cell phone," adding, "We want to teach our kids that life happens outside of these devices. It's just a simple thing to go outside and connect with nature, play with your friends, and get dirty."

Although her stance on technology in the home might be a little extreme for most families, it's interesting to see Joanna and her family remain so down-to-earth despite their burgeoning fame and success.

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