10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World

“Jean Twenge was the first to sound the alarm when her 2017 viral Atlantic article asked: ‘Have smartphones destroyed a generation?’ Since then, she has been a leading voice—and my research partner—in documenting the rising damage to children’s development caused by the phone-based childhood. In this book she goes beyond documentation and tells us all what we can do as parents to protect our children without cutting them off from technology and each other. If you can apply even a few of these ten rules, you’ll have a happier family and healthier kids.”
—Jonathan Haidt, NYU-Stern School of Business and #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Anxious Generation

“This is the book every parent has been looking for—a practical guide that cuts through the hype with real-world advice to make your children safer and happier starting today.”
—Michele Borba, Ed.D., Educational Psychologist and bestselling author of Thrivers

“In 10 clear, actionable steps backed by research and real-life stories, Twenge provides a comprehensive manual for caregivers. Parents of school-age children, as well as educators tired of competing for students’ attention, will find this a boon..”
—Publishers Weekly

“Jean Twenge offers parents exactly what they need: practical, evidence-based guidance for healthy tech boundaries. This essential roadmap empowers families to put technology in its proper place so that children can thrive both online and offline. In a world designed to keep kids scrolling, this book helps them start living.” 
—James P. Steyer, Founder and CEO, Common Sense Media

“Jean Twenge’s work has always been ahead of the curve. Now, she is personally bending that curve, giving parents and kids the straightforward tools to stave off a generational slide into unhappiness. Let’s hear it for ideas and ten action items—including more independence in the real world—that work!”
—Lenore Skenazy, President, Let Grow and author of Free-Range Kids

“This book is the how-to guide that every parent needs to read. Jean Twenge offers a clear roadmap for managing devices and screen time. Her smart, practical rules empower parents to delay their kids' smartphone ownership, change their minds about how tech is used at home, or say no outright. If you want your kids to flourish, follow her advice!”
—Katherine Martinko, author of Childhood Unplugged: Practical Advice to Get Kids Off Screens and Find Balance

“Renowned researcher Jean Twenge offers clear guidelines for raising healthy, balanced kids in the digital age. This isn’t anti-tech; it’s a sanity-saving guide for parents who want their kids to thrive without letting screens take over their lives.”
—Delaney Ruston, MD, creator of the Screenagers movies, author of Parenting In The Screen Age

“10 Rules is exactly the book parents everywhere need, right now, to help them keep their kids safe and healthy. It’s easy-to-use and grounded in Dr. Twenge’s decades of careful scholarship and her experiences as a mom. Highly recommend.”
—Julie Scelfo, Founder, MAMA – Mothers Against Media Addiction

“Jean Twenge hits it out of the park with her insightful new book, which equips parents with sound advice and realistic ways to set and enforce feasible rules around technology. Before you say yes to a tablet, smartphone, smartwatch, laptop, or gaming console, read this book!”
—Brooke Shannon, Founder & Executive Director of Wait Until 8th