Their Own Devices

Teen Dating in the Digital Age

<p>When our kids start dating, it opens up a whole new world of challenges for parents. It always has. But today teen romance comes with a unique set of digital challenges and information-age risks. Whether it’s your son or daughter, you want them to have a positive experience. To be supportive parents, we need to understand how our kids communicate, meet potential romantic interests, flirt, date, and even break up. On this episode, Marc and David chat with two teens, Haley and Ben, about the significant role technology, apps, and social media play in their lives and their relationships.</p>
<p>Produced by <a href="https://www.thepodglomerate.com/shows/theirowndevices">The Podglomerate</a>.</p>

No matter how tech savvy you are, your kids likely have you beat. Digital natives see the world in a fundamentally different way than all previous generations. This makes 21st century parenting an unprecedented challenge. Join Marc Groman, an Obama White House tech and privacy adviser, and David Reitman, an adolescent medical doctor, for candid discussions and helpful tips  about screen time, social media, sexting, privacy, online gaming, and other challenges facing parents today. Marc and David aren't just experts  —  they’re also married, and raising a teenage son of their own.