Description
‘How much screen time is too much?’
‘Should I be worried about AI, gaming addiction, online bullying or social media trends?’
‘How do I talk sensitively to my children about the dangers of the internet without scaring them?’
In a world of endless scrolling, viral trends, deepfakes and large language models, how can parents help their children navigate the digital world? Now in its fourth edition, this vitally important book offers practical wisdom, real-life stories and down-to-earth advice, backed up by the latest research, to empower parents in a bewildering new age.
From screen time battles to social media pitfalls, Left to Their Own Devices is the essential guide to raising digitally savvy, well-balanced kids. Katharine Hill helps you not only cope with bringing up children in the age of digital technology, but to be on the front foot – confidently guiding your child through today’s tech-driven world without losing your sanity!
Praise for Left to Their Own Devices
'Packed with insights which are at once equally enlightening and terrifying, this is going to help and empower a whole generation of parents. A much-needed book!'
'Skillfully and sensitively tackles a terribly thorny subject with razor-sharp insight and unremitting authenticity.'
'How can we respect and use technology whilst protecting young brains as they develop? This book is a great resource for any family navigating these issues.'
Paperback book
Number of pages: 192
Author: Katharine Hill
Publisher: Kilfinan Press (an imprint of Muddy Pearl)