Our relationship with technology is fraught with contradictions. It has the potential to do so much good, and make our lives so much easier. Yet there are dangers and pitfalls to almost everything we do online – especially when it comes to our kids. At what age is it appropriate for a child to have a phone? When should they be allowed to be on social media?
On this week’s episode of The State We’re In, we meet with school psychologist Dr. Nate Jones to discuss all things children, technology, and mental health, and get his recommendations on technology use and talking to your children about the pitfalls of using the internet.