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54 reviews for:
Glow Kids: How Screen Addiction Is Hijacking Our Kids -- And How to Break the Trance
Nicholas Kardaras
3.86 AVERAGE
54 reviews for:
Glow Kids: How Screen Addiction Is Hijacking Our Kids -- And How to Break the Trance
Nicholas Kardaras
3.86 AVERAGE
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Tech can be useful, but it should not drive our lives. Glow Kids examines technology usage in a clinical perspective. How does tech impact our brains. How does tech impact our behavior. There are numerous studies of the adverse affects of technology on society and most importantly, children. But this doesn't seem to be mainstream knowledge. Tech is touted as being educational, but hands on learning and face to face interaction are irreplaceable. The concepts presented in this book are real and are devastating when you consider how far we've gone and how we have let tech rule. This isn't a no tech allowed type of book, but instead we have to consider the effects on children and find a way to moderate. Unfortunately, I doubt many are willing to accept the hard truths and numerous research. We've been ignoring it all for years. Must read for parents and educators.
So I already hate screens. So a lot of times I was like, ya duh! Ya duh! I never had the tv on when my kids were little. Only when we watched a family movie together. I’ve seen that I have let loose. As a teacher and a mom. And I have taken steps to help the kids I interact with. This is a big problem and will definitely affect us long term if we don’t do something about it. 1 home at a time. I liked the quote the opposite of addiction is not abstinence it’s connection. If I connect with my students and kids I can help them. I will help them. Stupid glowing devises.
Ps it is interesting that it took me so long to read. I had the book and had to put down my phone to read it. Dang.
Ps it is interesting that it took me so long to read. I had the book and had to put down my phone to read it. Dang.
challenging
informative
medium-paced
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
While I believe less screen time is essential, I do not appreciate the way this book was written. With the claims being made, I expect extensive source notes. Nope. There is only one chapter devoted to breaking screen addiction, and there is nothing suggested beyond common sense. This read like a local news station's investigative reporting - sensationalize with fear to cover the questionable content.
informative
So informative and eye opening. Definitely has encouraged me to make some changes in my own life as well as my kids'.
This book is not just for parents. I believe everyone would benefit from reading this. And I wish it was required reading for educators!
This book is not just for parents. I believe everyone would benefit from reading this. And I wish it was required reading for educators!
informative
slow-paced
The late Collin Kartchner recommended this book, and let me tell you it has completely changed my perspective of how much technology (especially screen-based edutech and video games) a parent should let their kid have, no matter the age.
I strongly encourage all parents read and consider the premises of this book.
I strongly encourage all parents read and consider the premises of this book.
I have very conflicted feelings about this book. On one hand I thought it was horrifying to read some of the data, and was also very current and is something that more people should to be aware of. So on that account I would definitely recommend. On the other hand there were several chapters that lost me and I got a little bored and found myself speed skimming some of the sections. I think much of the book could have been condensed when it kept repeating the same ideas.
I am a firm believer in withholding technology from my children (especially cell phones) until they are at an appropriate developmental level to have them (lets be honest, even then i'm terrified). We don't even do screen time period for my 18month old. I understand the need to get your kids outside and let them experience nature and sports and basically anything outside of sitting staring at a screen. This stuff can be detrimental to your child's brain development and their ability to function as a capable human being. Overall this was a good read and it's terrifying how dependent our children have become on technology and screen time. I even consider myself to be more attached to my phone than I have ever been which is a goal of mine in 2020. Moral of the story: Let your kids be bored, expand their imagination. The same goes for adults too.
I am a firm believer in withholding technology from my children (especially cell phones) until they are at an appropriate developmental level to have them (lets be honest, even then i'm terrified). We don't even do screen time period for my 18month old. I understand the need to get your kids outside and let them experience nature and sports and basically anything outside of sitting staring at a screen. This stuff can be detrimental to your child's brain development and their ability to function as a capable human being. Overall this was a good read and it's terrifying how dependent our children have become on technology and screen time. I even consider myself to be more attached to my phone than I have ever been which is a goal of mine in 2020. Moral of the story: Let your kids be bored, expand their imagination. The same goes for adults too.