Powerful forces encourage adults to "Let Kids Run Wild Online." But children, and even teens, have less developed judgment abilities, making them easy prey for media corporations that have convinced a generation of kids to immerse themselves in entertainment tech at the expense of vital developmental activities. In an article posted on the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) blog, I encourage America's librarians to reject the myth that kids can navigate tech on their own. Instead, I appeal to librarians to provide much needed leadership and direction on kids' technology. Read the ALSC article here.‍

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