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Subject:\[ Gates: I spent my career in technology. I wasn't prepared /social
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To Whom it may concern.
Below is a news report article how social media impacts behaviors children to much
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Perspective by Melinda GatesAugust 24, 2017 at 7:00 a.m.
(Courtesy of the Gates Archive)
When my youngest child was born in 2002, the flip phone was still the coolest piece of
tech you could get. Now I’m told that all three of my children are part of what
demographers are calling iGen.
I spent my career at Microsoft trying to imagine what technology could do, and still I
wasn’t prepared for smartphones and social media. Like many parents with children my
kids’ age, I didn’t understand how they would transform the way my kids grew up — and
the way I wanted to parent. I’m still trying to catch up.
The pace of change is what amazes me the most. The challenges my younger daughter
will be facing when she starts high school in the fall are light-years away from what my
elder daughter, who’s now in college, experienced in 2010. My younger daughter’s friends
live a lot of their lives through filters on Instagram and Snapchat, two apps that didn’t
even exist when my elder daughter was dipping a toe in social media.
Teens say they’re addicted to technology. Here’s how parents can help.
But I am optimistic about what smartphones and social media can do for people. I am
thrilled to see kids learning on smartphones, doctors using apps to diagnose diseases
and marginalized groups such as gay and lesbian students finding support they never had
before through social networks.
Still, as a mother who wants to make sure her children are safe and happy, I worry. And I
think back to how I might have done things differently. Parents should decide for
themselves what works for their family, but I probably would have waited longer before
putting a computer in my children’s pockets. Phones and apps aren’t good or bad by
themselves, but for adolescents who don’t yet have the emotional tools to navigate life’s
complications and confusions, they can exacerbate the difficulties of growing up:
learning how to be kind, coping with feelings of exclusion, taking advantage of freedom
while exercising self-control. It’s more important than ever to teach empathy from the
very beginning, because our kids are going to need it.
For other parents trying to decide how to do their job in a way that feels right despite the
bewildering array of changes brought on by smartphones and social media, I want to
share some of the resources that have helped me and my friends. Hopefully, these tips
can spark conversation and help parents become resources for each other.
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A new French labour law gives employees the 'right to switch off' from email,
smartphones and other electronic leashes to preserve off-hours and holiday time. (Video:
Reuters)
Learn about the issue: This month, the Atlantic ran a long story called “Have
Smartphones Destroyed a Generation?” The headline is a little dire, but then again,
so is what’s reported in the article. It makes a strong case linking smartphones
and social media to emotional distress. For example, eighth-graders who use social
media more than 10 hours a week are 56 percent more likely to say they’re
unhappy than peers who use it less. A lot of the same issues are raised in the
documentary Screenagers, whose producers encourage community groups to host
screenings. Many parents have told me they like the film because it provides plenty
of practical tips.\[How to protect kids online: Apps and tactics used by experts and
parents\]
Unplug: One of my favorite things you can do is plan a “device-free dinner.” It’s not
complicated. It’s exactly what it says: an hour around a table without anything that
has an on or off switch. Common Sense Media has provided great resources and is
turning this simple concept into a movement. We don’t allow cellphones at the
dinner table, and in my experience, they’re right when they promise “amazing
conversation.”
Have Tough Conversations: One of the things that’s likely to come up in
conversation with your kids is the Netflix show “13 Reasons Why.” The hype may
have subsided a little bit since the beginning of the summer, but it’s still a hot
topic. Every parent has to decide for themselves whether they will let their
children watch and, if so, under what conditions. Here and here are some excellent
resources from the Jed Foundation to help you make these decisions and talk with
your kids about the show, suicide, and what to do if they need help. And I always
make sure to tell people about Crisis Text Line, an amazing crisis counseling
service that provides free, 24/7 support and resources via text message.
Advocate for your kids: With my oldest daughter in college and my son entering his
last year of high school, I’ve started thinking about how smartphones and social
media change the dynamics of college campuses. Many colleges simply don’t have
the resources available to cope with the mental health needs of their students.
Read this article to find out more so that you can make sure your kids have the
support they need.
Make a Plan: Lastly, I highly encourage you to try out the American Academy of
Pediatrics’ Family Media Plan. This site walks you step-by-step through a process
of being intentional about how your family consumes media. The great thing is that
it’s not one size fits all. It helps you build a unique plan for your family.
The Internet is a wonderful thing. It gives kids the freedom to move around in a
big world, to experiment, to connect with others. As a parent, though, I know that
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I am responsible for making sure that my kids are ready for all that freedom —
and that they know how to keep themselves safe. Here’s to staying on top of all
the changes social media is bringing to our kids’ lives, so that we can continue to
guide and support them in this fast-changing world.
Melinda Gates is a businesswoman and philanthropist. She is co-chair of the Bill
& Melinda Gates Foundation. You can find her on Facebook @Melinda Gates,
Twitter @melindagates and
Instagram @melindafrenchgates. https://blogging.godaddy.com/blog/cee88b07-
fd42-4fe7-807c-7f461e2bf9d7/posts/e4327e81-1ec1-4b68-ba88-f3130aaa4081
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More reading:
10 ways to foster kindness and empathy in kids
Why you can’t teach a 6-year-old to be grateful for a great life
We’re the first generation of parents in the age of iEverything
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