Parents trust their instincts, shaped by real moments and stories, while research looks at bigger patterns that personal experience can miss. When those collide, decisions about phones, social media, and tech can feel confusing. This article shows why both perspectives matter and how combining evidence with what you know about your child leads to clear, confident, and safer choices.

Haidt's book simplifies youth mental health to phones/social media, but evidence shows it's a complex issue needing nuanced, research-based solutions.