Their Own Devices

The Internet Through Our Kids' Eyes

<p>If we want our kids to have a positive relationship with digital technology, we need to understand the teenage mind, and what social media means to adolescents. Kids are wired to push boundaries and make mistakes, and this generation gets to do that in front of the entire world, via smartphone. Marc and David discuss the wonders and limitations of the adolescent psyche, and talk with Athena, a 17-year-old high school senior, about FOMO, her attempt to quit her phone, and growing up with a 24/7 digital social life.</p>
<p>Produced by <a href="https://thepodglomerate.com">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.