What can we do now? If parental over-protection and, especially, social media have caused high rates of depression and anxiety in pre-teen girls, what can be done to solve this problem? Dr. Jonathan Haidt gives much food for thought and some … Continue reading
Why are teens thinking of themselves as “fragile” — in need of protection against ideas that might be disturbing? Why are many of them not dating or driving or getting a job? Why are so many depressed, and why is … Continue reading
I’ve been going through piles of printed materials saved over the years with the intention of doing something, some time, with the information they contain. They are mostly clippings from newspapers and magazines and items printed from the Internet. There … Continue reading
What do teens need to know about social media for their own well-being, for building and maintaining healthy relationships, and for using this form of communication in ways that honors God? How can you help them to avoid the inherent … Continue reading
When you talk with your teens about social media, what should you talk about? Is it enough to make sure that they know how to be safe online and the importance of protecting their privacy? No, say the folks at … Continue reading
We talk about social media “addiction” and the need to help teens take control of their screen time. Now, with the stay-at-home requirement because of COVID-19, they must also do their school work online and their only option for socializing … Continue reading
