REMEMBER THIS • Stop deflecting blame. When kids don’t act the way parents want, it’s natural to look for answers that help parents divert responsibility. • Techno-panics are nothing new. From the book, to the radio, to video games, the history of parenting is strewn with moral panic over things supposedly making kids act in strange ways. • Tech isn’t evil. Used in the right way and in the right amounts, kids’ tech use can be beneficial, while too much (or too little) can have slightly harmful effects. • Teach kids to be indistractable. Teaching children how to manage
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