Dr. Dave's Cyberhood: Making Media Choices that Create a Healthy Electronic Environment for Your Kids

David Walsh

Aug 2001 · Sold by Simon and Schuster

About this ebook

You wouldn't let your children wander off into an unfamiliar neighborhood alone -- nor should they be left to explore the vast world of electronic media by themselves.
You may have read about the effects violent television shows and video games can have on children, but you know the solution isn't simply to unplug everything. The key for parents, says Dr. David Walsh, founder and president of the nonprofit National Institute on Media and the Family, is to be informed and involved when choosing the electronic environments where kids play and learn.
Dr. Dave's Cyberhood helps parents take stock of the growing number of films, TV shows, video games, music, and web sites that stream into their homes every day. With Dr. Dave as a guide, you can

• Teach kids how to interact with media responsibly -- whether they're playing alone or with friends
  
• Evaluate the content of videos, electronic games, and web sites to help you decide if they are appropriate for your family
  
• Talk openly with your kids about the kinds of media they like and map out cyberhoods that everyone can agree on

Complete with hands-on activities and positive recommendations for a variety of media products, Dr. Dave's Cyberhood gives parents the tools they need to find cyberhoods that their kids can enjoy -- and that they can trust.

About the author

David Walsh, Ph.D., is one of the world’s leading authorities on children, teens, parenting, family life, and the impact of technology on children’s health and development. He founded the internationally renowned National Institute on Media and the Family. He is on the faculty of the University of Minnesota and lives in Minneapolis with his wife, Monica. They have three adult children and five grandchildren.