Apr
08
2018
April 08, 2018
April 8, 2018
The worries among parents seem pervasive: smart phones are destroying kids.
But the science doesn't back that up, writes Candice Odgers, a professor of psychology and social behavior, in Fortune. Today's kids are among the most educated, least violent and most socially-connected kids in history.
"There is no good evidence yet that smartphone or social media use is driving these increases," Odgers writes. However, some teens are still at risk -- and need assistance. "We do know that young people who are already vulnerable or struggling in their offline lives receive less guidance navigating the online world."