Today’s parents and caregivers often find themselves caught between two powerful forces: on the one side, harrowing headlines about how social media harms kids, and on the other, kids’ vigorous lobbying for social media accounts. Not surprisingly, this leaves many adults feeling stuck. Fortunately, the situation is actually not so cut and dried and offers some room to work. While there is no solution that lets kids have access to social technologies with no chance of downsides, a slow-going, pragmatic approach can help protect kids without jeopardizing adults’ relationships with them. In this Untangling Family Life video Dr. Lisa Damour presents a step-by-step approach to laying the foundation for healthy digital habits.
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