10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World
Practical Tips From Dr. Jean Twenge
In this episode of "How to Feel Alive," host Catherine Price sits down with Professor Jean Twenge to discuss her newest book, 10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World. The book isn’t just about what not to do; it also provides concrete guidance for how to set boundaries about technology AND give your kids opportunities for more real-life fun.
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Jean Twenge’s 10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High Tech World
Note: This list is just a tease; it is not meant as a substitute for buying and reading the book!
Rule #1: You’re in charge
Rule #2: No electronic devices in the bedroom overnight
Rule #3: No social media until age 16—or later
Rule #4: First phones should be basic phones
Rule #5: Give the first smartphone with the driver’s license
Rule #6: Use parental controls
Rule #7: Create no-phone zones
Rule #8: Give your kids real-world freedom
Rule #9: Beware the laptop—and the gaming console, and the tablet, and . . .
Rule #10: Advocate for no phones during the school day.
