The Glass Between Us: Empowering Youth to Combat Digital Exploitation - A Value-Based Approach to Screen-Driven Challenges

by Lisa and Jason Frost

“We aren’t in Kansas anymore! Navigating the digital world is more complicated than ever. With all of its dangers and detours, we are called to steward that dimension of our lives. Lisa and Jason help the next generation of parents and children do just that.” -Mark Batterson, New York Times Best-Selling Author of The Circle Maker Youth are born into a pixelated reality, where sexting, swiping, pornification, and ghosting are the social norms. Adults who advocate for the well-being of teens face a trillion-dollar tech industry whose mission is to capture and monetize attention. In light of sophisticated social media algorithms, reality transcending gaming platforms, and the allure of orgasm on demand, guiding teenagers’ online interactions with rules and content filters alone has left parents and professionals feeling like a David facing off with Goliath. The Glass Between Us is a value-based guide for screen-driven challenges, filled with stories, interviews, practical tips, conversation starters and evidence-driven solutions to tackle the complexities of our teens’ digital This book presents a new framework that empowers teens to become digital pioneers charting new courses that lead them away from the exploitive side of the web and closer to the vision and purpose they desire for their lives. You will learn to inspire teens to place their core values at the forefront of their digital interactions, so choices online resemble who they are, rather than how they are told to behave. ENDORSEMENTS “The Glass Between Us (…) will surely equip parents and professionals to empower teens to make healthy choices online that support both their short and long-term goals." - Donna Rice Hughes, Internet Safety Expert, Author, Speaker and President of Enough Is Enough “Everyone in America should read The Glass Between Us. It explains in plain language the extraordinary challenges the next generation faces (…). Lisa and Jason Frost confront these challenges head on.” - Warren Binford, Professor & Director, Clinical Law Program, Willamette University, TEDx Speaker "Jason and Lisa Frost have identified the segment of our population most vulnerable to the addictive and transformational power of the internet...our children (…) I highly recommend The Glass Between Us.” - Bill Johnson, U.S. Congressman, Ohio “This is an incredibly important and timely book.” - Adam Smith, U.S. Congressman, Washington “This must-read is for every parent seeking to positively connect with their teen and instill digital and relational values to last a lifetime.” - Liz Walker, International Authority on Porn Harms, Education and Advocacy “Lisa and Jason Frost have offered a profound gift to parents, adolescents, teachers, and mentors. As a mother, sex educator, and mindfulness-based sex therapist, I am grateful for this important contribution and resource.” - Gretchen Blycker, Mental Health Counselor, Instructor, University of Rhode Island "Impassioned and well informed, Team Frost gently but firmly awakens parents to the realities of life with screens, not shying away from the Web's underbelly." - Gary Wilson, Author of Your Brain on Internet Pornography and the Emerging Science of Addiction

226 pages, Paperback

Published November 20, 2020

Reviews

[Daniel Broderick]

The Glass Between Us is a timely wakeup call and a great read. Every paragraph resonates deeply with the modern reader, and calls us to deeper, more meaningful relationships. Could not recommend this more to anyone who is interested in technology and relationships.

[Kerstin Schaupp]

This book draws you in into the world of Teens and Twens to see what drives them and how they feel about their experiences. It is easy to read and once started reading you are hooked on what else there is to know. A really eye opening book when you yourself grew up without the existance of smartphones. Also this book gives advice on how to interact with our youth and help them navigate through media. These advices always relate to "RUMB" - Relationship (build meaningful relationships where acceptance and open communication becomes possible) Understanding (uncover their "why" so you can relate to their media habits and shame gets removed) Mentorship (help youth identify their values that drive their choices) Boundaries. Inspiering questions, ideas and challenges through out every chapter help you to help your teens navigate through different media challenges.
I highly recommend this book to all parents and professionals working with youth.

[Joana]

As a mum and as a teacher I warmly recommend you this brand-new book.
A few weeks ago at medical care the doctor's assistant told me: “Enjoy your baby boys while they are young – it’s difficult to have boys in a world like ours.” – “What do you mean?” I asked – “Social media” she told me with an ache in her eyes “My youngest got lost – not able to study or do anything else, but all time fixed in computer stuff. I lost the fight.”
I don’t want to lose it. That’s why I’m so glad about “The glass between us”! Based on theory and full of practical experience this book points out how to win the heart of your boy or girl. To quote from the book:
"The greatest tool we have at our disposal for guiding teens towards healthy media choices is the relationship we have with them."
It's worth the effort!

[Laurel]

Hard work to read.

[Barb Winters]

Love Lisa and Jason and their desire to shed light on the digital world. Their book is informative and helpful.

[Holly]

Good resource book. Helping kids/teens set long term goals and then marry current social media consumptions patterns to realize their goals.