THE NEW CHILDHOOD Raising Kids to Thrive in a Connected World

The author's audiobook on raising kids in a digital world sets out to reassure us that the pervasiveness of digital gaming and 24/7 connectivity is actually preparing our children for participation in new paradigms of personal growth and global citizenship. With diction and pacing that make comprehension effortless, the Temple University philosophy professor explains that the consternation adults feel about their children's screen time is the same reaction past generations had about other disruptive innovations. He says monitoring screen time can minimize the addictive and isolating aspects of digital games while still allowing parents to prepare children for real-life social interactions. His practical insights and strategies will help parents influence their child's digital life rather than retreat from it. T.W. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine [Published: JANUARY 2019]