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What's the Right Amount of Tech to Give to Kids? — With Dr. Rona Novick and JinJa Birkenbeuel
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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- Excessive technology use during formative years, especially exacerbated by the pandemic, significantly disrupts children's social and emotional development.
- The distinction between connection and passive consumption highlights the risks of excessive digital media use, which can hinder essential social skills.
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Impact of Technology on Children's Development
The discussion highlights that technology can significantly affect children's social and emotional development, particularly during formative years. Both a parent and a psychologist shared concerns about how excessive technology use, especially during the pandemic, disrupted normal socialization and developmental milestones for children. For instance, research indicated that preschoolers experienced developmental delays because they missed opportunities to interact with peers during critical early years. This lack of interaction led to children being two years behind not just academically but also in emotional resilience and frustration tolerance once schools reopened.
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