For the most part I'm keeping them away from addictive technology and in the real world, with the hope that they learn social and language skills.

The idea being that social and linguistic skills are the most common attribute among successful people.

In today's world corporations and untested technology are the main dangers to your kid.

By being involved. To many parents, IMHO, pass the responsibility to a third party. If you show interest and involvement they will naturally take it serious. Not to say that some might develop the passion on their own, but if you are present, checking homework, discussing topics etc. It will show.