{"product_id":"9781402266775","title":"Raising Generation Tech: Preparing Your Children for a Media-Fueled World","description":"\u003cp\u003eToday's children are being raised as ‘digital natives' in a  world dominated by popular culture and technology. TV shows, computers, video  games, social networking sites, advertisements, and cell phones too often have  an unnecessarily strong-and negative– influence on children.  But pulling  the plug just isn't an option in a world where being connected is essential for  success.         \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  In \u003cem\u003eRaising Generation Tech\u003c\/em\u003e,  noted parenting and new-media expert Dr.  Jim Taylor explores how popular culture and technology shape children's lives.  The essential message from \u003cem\u003eRaising Generation Tech\u003c\/em\u003e is that excessive or  unguided exposure to popular culture and technology is not good for children.  Rather than offering the usual ‘end of days' scenario, Dr. Taylor offers a  balanced and optimistic perspective that offers parents insights and practical  information they need to ensure that popular culture and technology are tools  that benefit their children rather than weapons that hurt them.         \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e  Six Messages From\u003cem\u003e Raising Generation Tech\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e         \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e         \u003cli\u003ePopular culture may be the powerful influence on children today and most of  that influence is not healthy to children.\u003c\/li\u003e         \u003cli\u003e Children are being exposed to technology earlier than ever without proper  limits or guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e         \u003cli\u003eExcessive exposure to popular culture and technology has been linked to many  childhood problems including shorter attention spans, lower grades in school,  increased sexual activity and drug use, and obesity.\u003c\/li\u003e         \u003cli\u003eToo early and unguided immersion in popular culture and technology will  actually hinder rather than better prepare children for life in the digital  world.\u003c\/li\u003e         \u003cli\u003eKey areas in which parents should focus their child-rearing attention include  their children's self-identity, values, thinking, relationships, and physical  and mental health.\u003c\/li\u003e         \u003cli\u003eThe goal for parents is not to disconnect their children, but rather to expose  them to popular culture and technology when they are developmentally ready and  then give them the perspectives, attitudes, and tools they need to thrive in  this digital age.\u003c\/li\u003e         \u003c\/ul\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eRaising Generation Tech \u003c\/em\u003eargues  convincingly that children should be raised by their parents, not by popular  culture or technology. Dr. Taylor tackles this difficult task with  state-of-the-art psychological theory, the latest research, engaging anecdotes,  and a healthy dose of sensitivity and humor. \u003cem\u003eRaising Generation Tech \u003c\/em\u003eis a must read  for parents who want their children to thrive in this media-fueled world (which  means all parents!). Larry Rosen, Ph.D., author of \u003cem\u003eiDisorder: Understanding Our Obsession  With Technology and Overcoming its Hold on Us\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e         \u003cem\u003e\"Raising  Generation Tech\u003c\/em\u003e will be an eye opener for parents! Rather than offering  the usual ‘end of the world' scenario, Dr. Jim Taylor offers a  balanced perspective that gives parents the insights and practical  information they need to ensure that popular culture and technology are tools  that benefit their children rather than weapons that harm  them.\"  Michele Borba, Ed.D., TODAY show contributor and author  of \u003cem\u003eThe Big Book of  Parenting Solutions: 101 Answers to Your Everyday Challenges and Wildest  Worries\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e         \"The  essential message of \u003cem\u003eRaising  Generation Tech\u003c\/em\u003e is that excessive or unguided exposure to  popular culture and technology is not good for children. In today's world,  parents can't just sit back and play defense. Dr. Jim Taylor empowers  parents to prepare their children for life in this digital age.\" Michelle  LaRowe, Author of \u003cem\u003eA  Mom's Ultimate Book of Lists\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cem\u003eWorking  Mom's 411\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem\u003eNanny  to the Rescue!\u003c\/em\u003e parenting series","brand":"Sourcebooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47152313237744,"sku":"9781402266775","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781402266775_p0.jpg?v=1763715149","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781402266775","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}