The Impact of Technology on Parenting: A Double-Edged Sword
August 10, 2025 - 12:03
In today's digital age, parents are inundated with a plethora of high-tech gadgets designed to alleviate their worries and enhance the joy of raising children. These innovations promise to make parenting easier, but they also raise critical questions about their true impact. Are parents genuinely safer and happier with constant monitoring during pregnancy and early childhood, or does this reliance on technology create more anxiety?
A recent discussion featuring author Amanda Hess sheds light on these concerns, particularly through her new book, "Second Life: Having A Child In The Digital Age." The conversation explores the nuances of modern parenting, including the balance between leveraging technology for safety and the potential emotional toll it can take on families. As parents navigate this complex landscape, it becomes increasingly important to evaluate how these tools affect not just the logistics of parenting, but also the emotional well-being of both parents and children in an ever-connected world.
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