Abstract

Too often, mothers and fathers judge their parenting skills by the limits they place on their children’s screen time, an arbitrary restriction on television, video games, and other digital technologies. However, this approach fails to consider the benefits and objectives of various computer-based activities. Media attention on children’s use of electronic devices causes fear and skepticism, but ultimately the mobile and ubiquitous nature of new media will require parents to incorporate a more open attitude while helping their children understand and make sense of the new digital literacies.

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