Thinking in Public with Albert Mohler The Clash of Parenting and Social Media in a Digital Age — A Conversation with Clare Morrell
Jun 4, 2025
Clare Morell, Director of the Technology and Human Flourishing Project and author of "The Tech Exit," dives deep into the impact of social media on children. She discusses the pitfalls of current parental controls and the addictive nature of technology, likening it to drug dependency. The conversation reveals alarming research on social media's role in increasing anxiety and self-harm among youth. Morell emphasizes the urgent need for parental guidance to counteract digital dependence, promoting healthier relationships and emotional well-being for children.
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Screen Addiction is Built-In
- Tech companies create devices that are inherently addictive, likened to "digital fentanyl."
- Parental controls and screen time limits don't solve the underlying design challenges harming children.
Screen Time Limits Mislead
- Time limits on screens don't measure children's mental or emotional attachment to devices.
- Dopamine release from likes and followers creates craving that outlasts physical screen time.
Screens Harm Parent-Child Bonds
- Screens deprive children of oxytocin from real human interaction and give addictive dopamine bursts.
- This addiction severs parent-child bonds and hinders psychological development.