The Tech Exit: A Practical Guide To Freeing Kids And Teens From Smartphones

A road map to free your kids from the harms of digital technology and to recover the beauty, wonder, and true purpose of childhood—by a leading tech policy expert. Clare Morell, fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and director of its Technology and Human Flourishing Project, argues that the answer is no to the belief that children need smartphones and social media. She exposes the myths about managing tech dangers and demonstrates that a tech-free childhood is possible even for kids who are already using technology. The Tech Exit provides a workable pathway to freedom from digital technology for families, communities, and society, drawing on expert interviews and real-life stories. It is essential reading for any parent feeling caught between the dangers of digital tech and its perceived necessity.