Growing Up Social: Raising Relational Kids in a Screen-Driven World
By Chapman, Gary

2 Stars

I grabbed this off Audiable to listen to in the car. I finished it with two errand trips around Savannah. I have Degrees in Child Development and Education, and like to get these books every once in a while to "sharpen my skills." This was worse than reading a textbook. The narrator reminded me of Ben Stein's monotone voice in Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Also, it was weird to hear him read from a female's letter; imagine Stein saying "I, Aubrey....."

There were a lot of statistics read and over-informing the readers of the problem. We know kids are too attached to their screens, that's why we chose this book, we are hoping to get useable advice; which, was nowhere in this book. Don't get me wrong, advice was given, but it was obviously from someone that does not live with kids.

I have read so many helpful books, and felt this one could have been better. For this reason, I rate Growing Up Social with 2 stars.

Reviewed by Beth for www.boundlessbookreviews.com

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