10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World

From social media obsession to mental health crises, parents face a relentless challenge as technology invades every corner of family life. How can we build a healthy, balanced relationship between our children and technology—especially when apps and devices are explicitly designed to be irresistibly addictive?

In 10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World, Jean Twenge draws on her experience as both a psychologist and a mother to offer a practical guide for raising tech-smart children. You won't find vague calls for "digital literacy" here. Instead, Twenge provides ten actionable rules to protect your children's mental health while fostering meaningful family relationships. From setting a strict "No social media until at least age sixteen" boundary to creating phone-free zones, these rules are grounded in scientific evidence yet simple enough to fit into any family's routine. They are the much-needed solution to protect our children's future without sacrificing their present happiness.

"If you can implement even a few of these ten rules, you will have a happier family and healthier kids."

— Jonathan Haidt, author of The Anxious Generation