Big Technology Podcast What's the Right Amount of Tech to Give to Kids? — With Dr. Rona Novick and JinJa Birkenbeuel
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Dec 25, 2024 
Dr. Rona Novick, a clinical psychologist and children’s author, and JinJa Birkenbeuel, CEO of Birk Creative and parent, tackle the complexities of technology and its effects on kids. They discuss the surge in pandemic-era screen time and how passive vs. active tech consumption shapes young minds. The importance of parental guidance is emphasized, alongside critiques of smartphone use in classrooms. Insights on AI chatbots' dual nature and the surge in mental health issues among teens round out a crucial conversation for navigating today's digital landscape.
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Pandemic Screen Time Surge
- Jinja Birkenbeuel's children's screen time increased dramatically during the pandemic due to school closures.
- This period disrupted their social development and potentially hindered their full potential.
Pandemic's Impact on Children
- The pandemic caused significant developmental delays in children, not just academically, but also socially and emotionally.
- Preschoolers were particularly affected, missing crucial developmental windows for social interaction.
Active vs. Passive Technology Use
- Active technology use, like messaging, might be better for adolescent brains than passive consumption, like watching YouTube.
- Excessive consumption of anything, including technology, is problematic in general.
