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Ben Gillenwater
Cybersecurity and IT professional with 30+ years of experience who now advises families on internet safety and runs Family IT Guy, offering practical guidance on protecting kids from online risks.
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Jan 3, 2026
• 53min
1KHO 668: How Much Uninterrupted Time Can You Get With The People You Love | Ben Gillenwater, Family IT Guy
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Ben Gillenwater, a seasoned cybersecurity expert with over 30 years in IT, shares vital insights on family internet safety. He discusses the transformative impact of smartphones on childhood and reveals why traditional parental controls often fall short. Highlighting alarming statistics, he connects rising youth suicide rates to excessive smartphone use. Ben emphasizes teaching children digital literacy over just enforcing rules. He also introduces Tech-Free Tuesdays to cultivate family time, reminding listeners of the importance of setting boundaries in a tech-centric world.
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