And … maybe your teenager is wiser than you think. I’ll be honest – I get a little weary of people bashing students for their habits/time on social media because I think they are deep down as hungry as anyone else for connection and community. Which is what makes this short, thoughtful article on “Phantom Community” so good: looking at teens, devices, communication, and Sherry Turkle’s “Reclaiming Conversation.” Signs of hope, people – read on. – Andy
Check it out: “Phantom Community?”