Technology

Raising children today means navigating a world vastly different from the one we grew up in. Technology is intertwined with daily life—whether for education, entertainment or communication. From smartphones and tablets to social media and video games, children are immersed in the digital landscape from an early age. While technology offers incredible opportunities, it also presents unique challenges that require mindful parenting. Here is a guide with practical tips to help you keep your child safe, balanced and digitally responsible in a tech-savvy world.

In his book The Anxious Generation, Jonathan Haidt (https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/book) discusses the challenges facing today’s youth in the digital age and the pitfalls of seeking overly simplistic solutions to complex problems. As parents who grew up in the era of television, we might find these challenges familiar. Back then, books and news outlets frequently warned of the harmful effects of television, often labeling it the “idiot box.”