Jonathan Haidt: Parents are coming for the social media companies
And the pressure on social media companies is broadening. Alphabet, the parent company of YouTube, is facing a shareholder resolution calling for more information about how it collects online data from children. Apple and Microsoft faced scrutiny over their AI policies at their annual shareholder meetings in February and December, respectively.
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Why One Social Psychologist Calls Big Tech ‘Drug Dealers’
Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt is drawing a parallel between the people pushing smartphones on kids and drug dealers.
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Silicon Valley Parents Don’t Give Their Kids Screens. Should You Follow Their Example?
New York University professor Dr. Jonathan Haidt likens social media to drugs and warns parents that those who create the
If parents struggle to put their phones down, how can we expect our kids to do the same?
The Anxious Generation suggests a few key takeaways for parents. First, limit social media use until age 16. Sure, give your child a so-called “dumb phone” for emergencies, but limit access to an internet- and social media-connected device until they’re older.
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Could 4 ‘Simple’ Rules Solve Your Child’s Screen Problem? Expert Says Yes
Could four simple rules save your child from screen addiction? New York University professor Jonathan Haidt believes they could.