Ito, Family

There is anxiety surrounding the integration of new media into the home and people are concerned about independence, separation, and autonomy of teenagers. Parents play a crucial role in monitoring online activities. They now have more areas to worry about since kids have access more freely. Parents worry that their kids spend too much time online and worry about what they do with that time. I have witnessed new media causing separation where everyone is watching a different show or all on their phones, but it can also bring bonding when the whole family is playing a game on the Wii.
Discussion Questions:
1. To what extent should parents monitor their children's media activity?
2. In what ways does technology hinder family bonding times? promote it?
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