Parents are faced with so many questions as to how to deal with the vast array of digital media we have at our disposal today.

Will violent video games lead to violent children?

Should babies watch television?

Are my kids safe on the Internet and how can I protect them?

Are explicit lyrics harmful to my children?

Are my kid's Internet friends as trustworthy as his school friends?

Unplug Your Kids is a Parent's "Survival Guide" that gives you the answers to these questions and many more. Scientific research has explored these issues for decades and a vast body of knowledge and "best practices" has accumulated. Wouldn't it be great if someone took all this scientific knowledge and reported it to parents in a clear, concise, and engaging way, without any sort of agenda, other than to teach parents both the good and the bad of media's effects on your children?

Unplug Your Kids, in fact, does just that. Clear answers for concerned parents, for kids ages 1-18 and beyond.

The Library Journal Review:

Verdict: A well-researched and reasoned investigation that is a surprisingly light read. Recommended for public libraries.

Background: A social science researcher for International Communications Research, Dutwin analyzes how television, video games, the Internet, and music affect children’s development and behavior from birth to age 18. The author demonstrates that media consumption is not categorically harmful or beneficial; much depends on the level of violence or interactivity of programming, how many hours children are exposed to media, and their age at the time. Dutwin attempts to educate parents so that they can encourage their children to become critical media consumers. —Maryse Breton, Gaithersburg , MD

Press on Unplug Your Kids

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New Jersey Star-Tribune, January 13, 2009