The Surgeon General came out with a very troubling report recently on social media usage among children that should concern us as parents. What are those warnings and what do we as parents need to know to safeguard our kids? 



Catherine has invited Dr. Walt Mueller back to break it all down for us.



Covered in this episode:



*Often overlooked good things to celebrate in the area of technology and social media.

*The shocking statistics and serious warnings contained in the recent Surgeon General’s Report on children and social media usage.

*Warning signs of device addiction.

*Important questions to ask ourselves regarding our device and social media usage as parents.

*How to have meaningful conversation with our kids on the topic of social media.

*Vital guidelines for protecting our kids from social media and device addiction.



Bio: Dr. Walt Mueller is the founder and President of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding, a non-profit organization serving schools, churches, and community organizations around the world in their efforts to strengthen families. Walt has been working with young people and families for over 35 years, and with a Masters of Divinity and a Doctorate in Postmodern Generation from Gordon Cromwell Theological Seminary, he has become a recognized authority on youth culture, family issues, and all things having to do with teens and their world. Walt is also the host of the Youth Culture Matters Podcast.



EPISODE RESOURCES & LINKS:



The Center for Parent/Youth Understanding

Youth Culture Matters Podcast

Youth Culture Matters: Episode 179 “Teens, Tech, and Social Media – A Youth Worker Roundtable”

Social Media and Youth Mental Health – The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory 2023

Pew Research Center: Teens, Social Media and Technology (2022)

The Social Dilemma (Netflix)

Tony Renke: 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You

Greg Luukianoff & Jonathan Haidt: The Coddling of the American Mind

Jean Twenge: IGen: Why Today’s Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy—and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood

CPYU Parent Prompt: Social Media & God’s Glory

Unplugged (FOTF)Effective Strategies: Tips for Influencing Your Child’s Social Media Use

The Surgeon General came out with a very <a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2023/12/11/teens-social-media-and-technology-2023/">troubling report</a> recently on social media usage among children that should concern us as parents. What are those warnings and what do we as parents need to know to safeguard our kids? 
 
Catherine has invited Dr. Walt Mueller back to break it all down for us.
 
Covered in this episode:
 
*Often overlooked good things to celebrate in the area of technology and social media.
*The shocking statistics and serious warnings contained in the recent Surgeon General’s Report on children and social media usage.
*Warning signs of device addiction.
*Important questions to ask ourselves regarding our device and social media usage as parents.
*How to have meaningful conversation with our kids on the topic of social media.
*Vital guidelines for protecting our kids from social media and device addiction.
 
Bio: Dr. Walt Mueller is the founder and President of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding, a non-profit organization serving schools, churches, and community organizations around the world in their efforts to strengthen families. Walt has been working with young people and families for over 35 years, and with a Masters of Divinity and a Doctorate in Postmodern Generation from Gordon Cromwell Theological Seminary, he has become a recognized authority on youth culture, family issues, and all things having to do with teens and their world. Walt is also the host of the Youth Culture Matters Podcast.
 
EPISODE RESOURCES &amp; LINKS:
 
<a href="https://cpyu.org/?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwjeuyBhBuEiwAJ3vuoQjLyXZ7KvLbj1Ut160ZJvGH_ilahAcLTXgY2-MpjeDQdDMbQJ8UZxoCTIcQAvD_BwE">The Center for Parent/Youth Understanding</a>
<a href="https://cpyu.org/podcast-type/youth-culture-matters/">Youth Culture Matters Podcast</a>
Youth Culture Matters: <a href="https://cpyu.org/podcasts/episode-179-teens-tech-and-social-media-a-youth-worker-roundtable/">Episode 179 “Teens, Tech, and Social Media – A Youth Worker Roundtable”</a>
<a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2023/12/11/teens-social-media-and-technology-2023/">Social Media and Youth Mental Health – The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory 2023</a>
<a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2022/08/10/teens-social-media-and-technology-2022/">Pew Research Center: Teens, Social Media and Technology (2022)</a>
<a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81254224">The Social Dilemma</a> (Netflix)
Tony Renke: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ways-Your-Phone-Changing-You/dp/1433552434/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1F36L1QSUB0VA&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RD_9mlb11Wp4k7rrlCRBag.VBl4UtN67ysbXyBSUIEUpRCRDWZC1V3SgJnl-Z3U93w&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=Tony+Renke+12+Ways+Your&amp;qid=1717639589&amp;sprefix=tony+renke+12+ways+your+%2Caps%2C162&amp;sr=8-1">12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You</a>
Greg Luukianoff &amp; Jonathan Haidt: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Coddling-American-Mind-Intentions-Generation/dp/0735224919/ref=asc_df_0735224919/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=693308329801&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=4687432857911305646&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9012522&amp;hvtargid=pla-794058568279&amp;psc=1&amp;mcid=d5b3e84ea19637a1b858c8dc0e73eff6&amp;gad_source=1">The Coddling of the American Mind</a>
Jean Twenge: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/iGen-Super-Connected-Rebellious-Happy-Adulthood/dp/1501152017/ref=sr_1_2?crid=10ZF55NXQWRCR&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.YaXOvhX62uCfzzAZnmelSgI-8e_DakLVQeQqrWRZoW42tnH5RIMwnA_7qWa1Ff8hBC7PsjcsrDfBRrgBrCNAJ7aFkXKvi4eyKh0GC_FIhQ-uKG-z7zbOwr09RFQuBYfS4c_RHqbRx93tZG7IK5FQbCCbcGyUTeII8WjSByeishXjWJNTZoIfwC4ZNm6F8dlQVk0f7xGW69XY3Q8_Iad2vXkfX9fHkISZWm6l2MwUgd8.JtOktRvmn36e9ibeAXDZjaVzuI7p8csbWUdYvKizmMA&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=Jean+Twenge&amp;qid=1717639879&amp;sprefix=jean+twenge%2Caps%2C117&amp;sr=8-2">IGen: Why Today’s Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy—and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood</a>
CPYU Parent Prompt: <a href="https://cpyu.org/resource/social-media-gods-glory/">Social Media &amp; God’s Glory</a>
<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/unplugged-tips-to-control-your-childs-social-media/">Unplugged (FOTF)Effective Strategies: Tips for Influencing Your Child’s Social Media Use</a>

The Christian Parent, Crazy World podcast with Catherine Segars is dedicated to helping you be a godly parent in an ungodly world. Catherine is an expert in Christian Apologetics for parents and every episode helps moms and dads understand what is going on in our current culture and how Christians can and should respond.

Topics covered on this podcast include:
What to Do If Your Child Walks Away from the Faith
Can Our Words Change the Future?
Why Are So Many Kids Falling Away from The Faith?
13 Ways To Be a Better Parent This Year
5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Gen Z
What Critical Foundation Do Many Parents Miss When Discipling Their Kids?
How To Teach Your Kids the Christian Worldview 
Hope and Strategy for Parents of Prodigal Children

Want to read some of Catherine's most popular Christian parenting articles? Check them out here: https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/

The Christian Parent, Crazy World podcast with Catherine Segars is dedicated to helping you be a godly parent in an ungodly world. Catherine is an expert in Christian Apologetics for parents and every episode helps moms and dads understand what is going on in our current culture and how Christians can and should respond.
Topics covered on this podcast include:
<ul>
<li>What to Do If Your Child Walks Away from the Faith</li>
<li>Can Our Words Change the Future?</li>
<li>Why Are So Many Kids Falling Away from The Faith?</li>
<li>13 Ways To Be a Better Parent This Year</li>
<li>5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Gen Z</li>
<li>What Critical Foundation Do Many Parents Miss When Discipling Their Kids?</li>
<li>How To Teach Your Kids the Christian Worldview </li>
<li>Hope and Strategy for Parents of Prodigal Children</li>
</ul>
Want to read some of Catherine's most popular Christian parenting articles? Check them out here: https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/

Christian Parent, Crazy World is a podcast dedicated to helping you be a godly parent in an ungodly world.

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