Raising Good Humans The 7 Conversations to Have with Your Kid Before They Get a Device w/ Dr. Jean Twenge
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Jan 23, 2026 
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Jean Twenge, a psychologist and author renowned for her research on technology's impact on youth, shares vital insights on essential conversations to have with kids before they get devices. She emphasizes the need for clear guidelines about privacy, the risks of sexting, and the dangers of posting online. Twenge also advocates for limiting screen time, with rules like no devices in bedrooms overnight and delaying social media until at least age 16, ensuring kids can navigate the digital world safely.
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Never Send Nudes
- Never send nude pictures to anyone because they can be used to blackmail you or shared widely.
- Explain sextortion risk: Snapchat receives about 10,000 sextortion reports a month as an example.
Post Like It’s Public
- Don't post anything online you wouldn't want announced on a loudspeaker at school because it can spread beyond friends.
- Warn that screenshots and recordings make apparent privacy illusions meaningless.
Protect Personal Information
- Teach kids not to share identity details like passwords, addresses, or birthdays online or while gaming.
- Remind them that small facts combined can enable identity theft or scams.
