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Reply to "IPTU Fall 2023 TEDtalk- Technology Addiction and What you can do about it"

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Thanks for sharing that Ted Talk. As a parent of a toddler, this hit home! It boggles my mind how tech is being promoted as a great way to engage your toddler... those potty examples were hilarious. The research on toddlers using tech is pretty clear... steer clear as much as possible.

I like this presenters suggestion about starting the conversation about tech early from parents to kids, and keep it going. Parents are ultimately responsible for teaching and helping kids set boundaries with tech. It's here to stay, and we need to talk about it in a non-judgmental way, so kids can see parents as supports and not just gate-keepers.

11/17/2310:23 AM

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