Are smartphones and social media shaping our children more than parents? And who should be responsible for protecting kids from the harmful effects of today’s digital world?
In this episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times, Norman Woods, the executive director of South Dakota Family Voice, joins me to discuss a growing movement to hold Big Tech accountable for the impact it’s having on children and families. We explore why so many parents feel outmatched by addictive technology, what lawmakers are doing to respond and how families can reclaim a healthier relationship with technology.
Norman explains why childhood has shifted from a play-based experience to a screen-based one, how social media companies intentionally design platforms to maximize engagement and why legislation like the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and app store age verification have become major policy priorities. We also discuss the importance of protecting children without sacrificing free speech, the role of parents versus government and practical ways families can create healthier digital habits.
Whether you’re raising young children, leading in your community or simply concerned about the future of the next generation, this conversation offers thoughtful insight into one of the defining challenges facing families today.
South Dakotans must continue to be vigilant in protecting children and teens online, and we would love to equip you to do so.
Join us September 12 at The Social Sioux Falls from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to hear from several guest speakers with great expertise in the field of technology use. You’ll learn how digital technology is transforming childhood, and what families and policymakers can do about it!
We’d love for you to join us.
