Tech has rewired the way kids grow up

and the consequences are devastating

When smartphones and social media exploded in the early 2010s, childhood and adolescence changed almost overnight. Kids and teens started spending a lot more time online, and a lot less time playing, exploring, and connecting with each other in real life. And it came at a huge cost.

This shift to a tech-based childhood has dramatically impacted how kids think, feel, and grow. With the EdTech classroom takeover and the rise of AI chatbots, the problem is rapidly compounding. The good news: we know how to fix this.

Understanding the effects

What share of American teens say they are online almost constantly?

Take a guess, or skip right to the answers.

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Big tech built an economy out of childhood.

No one wants their kid to be left out. The tech companies take advantage of this because it benefits their billion-dollar bottom line. But it comes at a real cost to kids.

We’re building a way out,

together

The path forward

The more of us that adopt these new norms and approaches, the more powerful they become. At some point, the balance shifts, and we’ve broken the collective action trap.