Janis Whitlock, Cornell University & International Francqui Professor Leerstoel
The digital age has ushered forms of social interaction and knowledge acquisition unlike anything known in recorded human history. Because of this, few of us understand how the rapid and ongoing development of communication technology is affecting any of us, most especially our young people. Parents, especially, face the daunting task of how to raise healthy children in an era that seems to challenge everything we know about raising healthy children. With a focus on mental health impacts and an eye toward detailing both risks and opportunities parents face, this talk will summarize what we know and do not yet know about how the Internet, social media in particular, impacts youth development and wellbeing. We will wrap up with a group discussion of implications for youth, families, and youth serving providers.
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