A Dark Consensus About Screens and Kids Begins to Emerge in Silicon Valley

A Dark Consensus About Screens and Kids Begins to Emerge in Silicon Valley

11/25/2018

link

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/26/style/phones-children-silicon-valley.html

summary

This article from The New York Times discusses the growing concerns among parents in Silicon Valley about the harmful effects of smartphones on their children. It highlights the increasing use of nannies and screen-free private schools by tech executives to protect their own children from excessive screen time. The article explores the addictive nature of smartphones and the negative impact they have on social and emotional development in young children. It also touches upon the efforts made by some tech executives to limit their children's exposure to screens and the importance of setting boundaries around technology use. Overall, the article sheds light on the complex relationship between technology and parenting in the Silicon Valley community.

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