The New Childhood Explained

The New Childhood: Raising Kids to Thrive in a Connected World by Jordan Shapiro is a book published by Little, Brown and Company in December 2018.[1] [2]

Synopsis

Shapiro, who teaches at Temple University in the College of Liberal Arts,[3] became interested in childhood development and digital play following his divorce, after playing video games with his two sons.[4] He argues against strict screen time limits for kids,[5] suggesting instead that parents should teach their kids how to use digital devices with integrity.[4] [6] He advises parents not to panic about new technologies.[7] [8] He advocates for joint media engagement.[9] [10]

His view that kids can only learn proper ethics for a connected world by spending more time with digital technology[11] [12] has been controversial, causing writer Naomi Schaefer Riley to complain, "the idea that parents might forbid or severely limit their children's devices—or take the devices away altogether—is anathema to him."[13] [9]

Notes and References

  1. Book: The New Childhood. May 8, 2018.
  2. News: The Argument for Playing Video Games with Your Kids. Strauss. Elissa. February 18, 2019. February 21, 2019. CNN.
  3. News: Griffiths . Sian . Don't unplug the iPad, Dad, it'll hurt my career . February 9, 2019 . The Sunday Times . December 16, 2018 . December 16, 2018.
  4. Book: Kamenetz . Anya . The Art of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media and Real Life . 2018 . PublicAffairs . New York . 978-1610396721 . 65.
  5. Web site: Mayer . Zlati . 'The New Childhood' makes case that video games, social media are good for kids . USA Today . January 19, 2019.
  6. Web site: Naftulin . Julia . A researcher says kids should actually start using screens sooner in life, despite what you've been told . Insider Media, Inc . January 26, 2019.
  7. News: Quick . Rebecca . On The Money . February 2, 2019 . CNBC News . S07 E20 . CNBC . February 2, 2019.
  8. News: Elliot . Debbie . Author Of 'The New Childhood' Advises Parents: Don't Panic About Screen Time . January 19, 2019 . NPR Weekend Edition . NPR . December 29, 2018.
  9. News: Beard . Alex . Screen-time for children: should parents stop worrying and embrace tech? . February 5, 2019 . The Telegraph . Book Review . January 21, 2019.
  10. Web site: Anderson . Jenny . A philosophy professor argues kids should use more technology, not less . Quartz.
  11. News: Carlyle . Rachel . Is it time to start some family phone rules? . February 21, 2019 . February 15, 2019 . The Times of London.
  12. News: Kamenetz . Anya . Forget Screen Time Rules – Lean in to Parenting Your Wired Child, Author Says . January 19, 2019 . NPR . January 15, 2019.
  13. News: Riley . Naomi Schaefer . Screening Out The Urge to Worry . January 19, 2019 . The Wall Street Journal . January 7, 2019.

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