Today’s youth live seamlessly in digital and physical worlds; guiding them requires calm, informed, and empathetic responses—not fear or panic.

Fear-based panic over youth and tech hinders real understanding—parents must choose curiosity and guidance over blame to truly support kids today.

Banning phones out of fear delays digital literacy—mentorship, not moral panic, helps youth build healthy, age-appropriate tech habits.

If we demand transparency from educators with tech ties, we must also expect it from phone-ban advocates partnered with control app companies—fair is fair.

“The internet never forgets” isn’t always true—content can fade, be deleted, or forgiven. Teach resilience, not fear, to help youth grow from online mistakes.

Using the fictional Netflix show Adolescence to justify phone bans ignores research—teen violence is down, and real causes go far beyond digital access.

Banning phones until 16 can backfire—teens go underground, take more risks, and stop asking for help. Education, not fear, keeps them safer online.

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.

Tech debates are often polarized for profit or politics—parents need balanced, informed approaches that prioritize their kids' real needs, not extremes.

Beware fear-based claims on tech and youth brains—use evidence, not emotion, to guide parenting decisions in the onlife world.

Age-verification laws in the U.S. face legal blocks and fuel VPN use. Real youth safety online comes from education, not ineffective or rushed legislation.

Banning tech out of fear risks harm. Evidence, not emotion, should guide how we empower youth to navigate today’s digital world safely and responsibly.

“Unlocked” debunks fear-based screen myths with research-backed insight, promoting healthy, reflective tech use for families in today’s digital world.

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