Ideas & Opinions

Banning tech assumes kids are passive consumers—but today’s youth are creators, entrepreneurs, and activists. Restricting access hinders growth, not harm.

The myth that parents can’t keep up with kids online is false—and harmful. With curiosity and effort, caregivers can learn, guide, and stay connected.

The claim that screen time directly causes teen suicide is false; global data shows teen suicide rates are declining, and the issue is multifactorial.

Many call kids the "anxious generation," but it's often parents reacting out of fear. Most youth navigate tech well—what they need is guidance, not panic.

Kids don’t need a screen ban—they need balance. Offline time fuels creativity, while online tools build skills. Guidance, not fear, creates success.

Delaying tech access doesn't equal safety—instead, guide kids early with digital literacy, open dialogue, and supervision to build lifelong online skills.

Outright tech bans don’t stop kids from going online—they just push them to do it in secret and without guidance. Teach safe, responsible use instead.

Claims that Ed Tech harms learning via dopamine adaptation aren’t supported by neuroscience—experts say there’s no strong evidence behind that assertion.

Digital literacy isn’t just using tech—it’s about teaching youth to think critically, stay safe, act ethically, and communicate effectively in the onlife world.

Smartwatches aren’t all the same—banning them all overlooks safe, kid-focused options like Garmin Bounce. It’s not the device, it’s how it’s used.

Fearing phones without evidence fuels moral panic. If we want what’s best for kids, we need facts, not feelings, anecdotes, or bias.

Tech in schools isn't inherently harmful—balanced, evidence-based use fosters learning and digital literacy more than bans driven by fear or anecdote.

AI evolves faster than our emotions and laws. Without education, ethics, and safeguards, its risks may outweigh its promise—especially for youth.

If spying through a window is illegal, why is digital surveillance by tech companies, on us and our kids, legal just because we clicked "accept"?

There's no evidence that cellphone use causes drug addiction—shared risk factors, not cause and effect, explain the link. Fear-based claims mislead.

After online harms, focus on emotional support and open dialogue—not just banning tech—to help youth build resilience and navigate the digital world safely.

Claims that tech is turning kids into a “different species” are fear-based, not fact-based—digital literacy, not panic, is the key to healthy tech use.

Saying “yes” more often builds trust with your child, encourages open dialogue, and helps guide them safely through their digital world.

Teen influencers drive modern marketing, blurring lines between ads and authenticity—teaching kids media literacy helps them spot and resist hidden sales tactics.

If adults want youth to behave better online, we must lead by example—kids don’t need more blame, they need better role models. Walk the walk.