• 430176.pdf

"A psychologist claims that contemporary teens spend an average of 53 hours per week on digital devices. In this examination of the “perils and possibilities” of the digital world, host Larkin McPhee explains that technology is not going away. Teachers and psychologists warn that teens need to think before posting on social-media sites: photos and postings can be accessed by parents, coaches, and others in authority. It’s difficult, if not impossible, to permanently recall or delete posts that may affect one’s “digital reputation.” Interviewed psychologists discuss the brain’s inability to multitask efficiently, even though some teens try to do homework and text simultaneously. Using electronics before bedtime can delay needed sleep, says another expert. Some teens confess they are addicted to their devices, yet most admit that face-to-face encounters with friends are most memorable. This may get teens thinking about their social interactions." -Candace Smith, Booklist Review, January 2013