Today, sophisticated computer technology—tablets, smartphones—is already having a dramatic effect on communication between parents and children.1 Go to any fast-food restaurant and you will observe the phenomenon for yourself. Out of 55 parents, 40 were on a cell phone or tablet when eating with their kids. Not only did they talk less with their kids than they might have, but 73% were totally absorbed with their devices, staring down and virtually ignoring anything but the screen.
