10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World with Dr. Jean Twenge

Have you ever taken a device from your child only to have them lose their ever-loving mind? According to social researcher Dr. Jean Twenge, “That’s a good thing.” Dr. Twenge graciously joins us in season 6 to talk about raising kids in a high-tech world. Dr. Twenge is one of the most prominent researchers of our day on generational differences and how screens are harming our brains and ability to related. But not only does she research it, she lives it and makes it incredibly practical for us as parents. She highlights a few key truths. For example, did you know that the average teen uses just social media alone for 5 hours a day? Also, why are we not questioning Silicon Valley CEOs who follow the rules of drug dealers? “Don’t get high off your own supply.” Dr. Twenge not only talks about these facts but also chronologically walks us through each age for setting tech rules (see time stamps). Time Stamps: 0:00 Introduction 2:48 Dr. Jean Twenge shares research on happiness and what she did with her own children 7:50 What to do if your child is the only one who doesn’t have a screen 10:54 Tech rules for preschool - early childhood years 15:25 The research on happiness, depression, & inattention 17:57 Tech rules for late childhood years - pre-teen years 20:05 Latest trend: AI boyfriends and girlfriends 22:50 Video-gaming 24:45 Tech rules for teen years Show Notes: Get Dr. Jean Twenge’s latest book 10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High Tech World: To book Dr. Jean Twenge or see more of her works: Sign up for a free trial of KidsRQ! Join KidsRQ at the Founding Members rate: If you’re interested in a marriage you love, fill out this form: Download NONAH's new single Find My Way Home by clicking here:

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10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World with Dr. Jean Twenge is an episode from Famous at Home by Josh + Christi Straub.

This episode is 33:05 long.

This episode was published on Oct 1, 2025.

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