Michael Smerconish speaks with Dr. Jean Twenge, author of "10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World: How Parents Can Stop Smartphones, Social Media, and Gaming from Taking Over Their Children's Lives," about how smartphones, social media, and gaming are reshaping childhood—and what parents can do to push back. Drawing on years of psychological research and real-world parenting experience, Twenge lays out practical, science-backed strategies to reclaim kids’ mental health, independence, and family life. A must-listen for any parent navigating the digital age. Original air date 3 September 2025. The book was published on 2 September 2025.
Listen here to Episode #27: Michael's 2017 conversation with Dr. Jean Twenge about "iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy--and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood--and What That Means for the Rest of Us"
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