THE REBEL'S CODE: HELPING KIDS RESIST TECH THAT TRIES TO CONTROL THEM
This is going to sound like a strange way to start my blog, but humor me.
A week ago, when I woke up to a post-rain morning, I decided, uncharacteristically, to open a window and smell the air. Instantly, I was hit with what feels like my very first memory: a certain after-rain scent that activates a visceral, wordless part of my brain.
I bet many of you have a similar “first smell” or indescribable memory. Am I right?
It makes me think about all the things we learn growing up that become part of our bones… ideas, instincts, and reactions that shape how we make decisions, even when we can’t remember where they came from.
Which brings me to today’s blog: how we can help plant rebel thoughts about technology in our kids… ideas that help them make wiser decisions about tech use, both now and in the future?
I share some wisdom from journalist Catherine Price on this topic. And FYI, yesterday’s podcast release is my interview with Catherine that looks at solutions for tech time and kids.
Price has just released a book for kids ages 9–12, The Amazing Generation, which she co-authored with social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, author of The Anxious Generation. Price also wrote the hit book How to Break Up With Your Phone, among others.
The Amazing Generation is a super cool book; part graphic novel and part scrapbook, featuring interactive challenges and quotes from older teens reflecting on their regrets around tech use.
Read today’s blog to learn about what Catherine calls The Rebel's Code.
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