In the age of smartphones, social media, and a world on-demand, parents are navigating an uncharted landscape, according to Titania Jordan, the co-author of “Parenting in a Tech World.”
As students head back to school, Jordan offered advice for parents trying to set more technological boundaries for their children. A way to start, Jordan said, is by gradually shutting down digital devices before the school year begins. To get into this habit, Jordan suggested utilizing parental control solutions, like built-in screen time controls, that most devices are equipped with.
Finding success in setting technological boundaries starts with parents modeling good behavior for their kids, according to Jordan.