Jean Twenge 10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World

'If you can apply even a few of these ten rules, you'll have a happier family and healthier kids.' – Jonathan Haidt, bestselling author of The Anxious Generation How to raise happy and resilient kids in the age of overwhelming technology From the rise of social media addiction to the growing mental health crisis, parents today are grappling with how they can help their children have a balanced relationship with technology. Until now. Drawing on decades of original research from the world-leading expert on the impact of technology on mental health, this is the science-backed guide parents have been waiting for. Offering 10 clear, actionable rules, you’ll find out: - When to give your child their first phone - How to keep kids from accessing social media (before they are ready to) - Ways to set up effective parental controls on devices - Advice on giving kids real-world freedom Empowering and grounded in first-of-its-kind evidence, this book is essential reading for all parents of children and teens.