Attachment Theory, Social Media, and the Battle for Your Teen

Parents, did you know that you are in a battle for your teen’s brain? They are becoming addicts at an alarming rate, far more than previous generations. Anna Lembke, author of Dopamine Nation says that today’s addictive substance of choice, whether we realize it or not, is often the internet and social media channels.” This adolescent addiction comes with all of the negative consequences to our teens, our families and society. Per the CDC, a shocking 42% of adolescents are experiencing sadness and hopelessness—that’s up 50% from 2011. Fifty-seven percent of females report that they are experiencing severe sadness and hopelessness. Is there something that parents can do to stem the tide? Dr. Bill Senyard (www.gospel-app.com) the creator of the free faith-based online resource Good Enough Parent (www.goodenoughparent.online) suggests that there is a lot we can do.

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