The topic of technology and kids lives is a big one, and we had a great conversation about it last week at our middle school parents meeting. Listening to Sherry Turkle, though, I was reminded that the topic of technology and adults is as much the story and that I should be more mindful and intentional about how I use my device. Live-Tweeting the debate has advantages - advantages that outweigh the cons, for me -- but Live-Tweeting the x-country meet, not so much. It is challenging to parent well about tech use, because we're almost all struggling to live well without collapsing under mountains of information and interaction or staying slightly Luddite about the whole enterprise.
We are excited to share this as the theme of our Spring (May 2012) Parenting for Peace event! More details TBA.
In the meantime, I thought the Fresh Air with Turkle was well worth a listen and more conversation among us!
And, as a bridge between our P4P events, check out this Common Sense Media Guide to exploring gender stereotypes online and these Hardy Girl webinars:
Beyond Media Literacy: Empowering Girls Through Media Activism
Emily Brostek, MPH, CHES
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Noon-1:30 pm Eastern Time
$29.95
Register Today!
Gender and Early Childhood: The World According to Marketers
Emily Brostek, MPH, CHES
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
4-5:30 pm Eastern Time
$29.95
Register Today!
Girlfighting Goes Online: Cyberbullying (and What We Can Do About It)
Emily Brostek, MPH, CHES
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
4-5:30 pm Eastern Time
$29.95
Register Today!
