Common Sense is proud to share our newly released research brief: Technology Addiction: Concern, Controversy, and Finding Balance. It addresses many of the questions that we all have about our children's use of media and technology. Are our kids addicted to their devices? And, even if children aren't actually addicted, how should we understand unhealthy media use? Along with the report, we've also released the results of a poll, Dealing with Devices: The Parent-Teen Dynamic which asks 1,240 teens and parents how they feel about the technology in their lives. Click here for the illuminating results.
Key research findings include:
So, what can you do?
Finally, join in a Common Sense Webinar, Dealing with Devices: What Your Family Needs to Know, by registering here. It's on May 19 at 11am PST.
Lisa Solomon
Regional Manager, Los Angeles
Key research findings include:
- Internet addiction is potentially serious.
- Multitasking may be harming our ability to stay focused.
- Media and technology use is a source of friction for many families.
So, what can you do?
- Find balance, choose age-appropriate viewing and talk to your kids about the media they consume because content matters!
- If you have a question about whether your kid's media use is a problem, check out our Technology Addiction parent concern center.
- Set clear ground-rules around media by using our Family Media Agreement and Device Contract.
Finally, join in a Common Sense Webinar, Dealing with Devices: What Your Family Needs to Know, by registering here. It's on May 19 at 11am PST.
Lisa Solomon
Regional Manager, Los Angeles