Generation Text: Raising Well-adjusted Kids in an Age of Instant Everything

Osit, Michael

ISBN 10 : 1423364147 ISBN 13 : 9781423364146

Editeur : Brilliance Audio, 2008

Synopsis

Generation Text For today's kids, technology such as computers, the Internet, cell phones, and satellites is an assumed presence. Between texting, e-mail, gaming, instant-messaging, and online commerce, their world is one of constant electronic interaction through which they have almost instant access to everything from information to merchandise to other people. In this culture of instant gratification and poten... Full description

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“Today’s kids grow up in a culture vastly different from the childhood of their parents. Technology exposes them to limitless excess as well as important information. Michael Osit’s valuable book provides parents with strategies and tools to help them harness the infinite power of technology in a safe and productive way.”

—Linda Perlman Gordon and Susan Morris Shaffer, authors of Why Boys Don’t Talk and Why It Matter

“Generation Text is an excellent book that will help parents navigate the ‘generation crater’ that exists in families today. With clear examples from his psychology practice, Dr. Osit demonstrates how the abundant technology available can be used to help children develop into strong, stable, moral adults, and avoid becoming victims of the information avalanche.” — Rosalie Greenberg, M.D., author of Bipolar Kids

“With the many ways to connect with people, it often feels like we are more isolated than ever. Technology has provided our children with access to instantaneous information and communication, but in turn, we have created a generation of young people who don’t know the importance of emotional intimacy. Osit provides parents with the knowledge and skills to tackle our children’s expectation of immediate gratification while simultaneously instilling in them the values that we espouse.”

—Logan Levkoff, Sexuality Educator and author of Third Base Ain’t What It Used to Be

“Dr. Osit’s book, Generation Text, is an excellent Parenting 101 course for the 21st century parent, grandparent, care-giver or professional alike. The strategies and management suggestions will illuminate the path to harmony within families and the hearts of children.” — Arnold P Gold, M.D., Professor of Clinical Neurology and Pediatrics, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University

“Peppered with pertinent and often amusing anecdotes, Generation Text provides a clear and concise portrait of the isuues at hand. Clearly, left unchecked, technology in the hands of our children can have deleterious effects on their social and physical well-being. Yet, in an optimistic style, Dr. Osit provides down-to-earth, concrete guidance for parents as they attempt to navigate the complexities of the current generation of young people. With its wisdom and positive approach, I am certain I will recommend Generation Text to parents of teens in my practice, and will undoubtedly reference its pages again myself.” — Janice Baker, Clinical Faculty, Overlook and Chatham Family Practice

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Brilliance Audio
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1423364147
• ISBN 13: 9781423364146
• Reliure: CD
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible