Generation Text: Raising Well-Adjusted Kids in an Age of Instant Everything
September 20, 2008 by Kailani
Filed under family topics, giveaways, product reviews
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The winners are Sharon Jones & Becca’s Backyard.
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Girlie Girl and I were watching television the other day when a commercial came on trying to sell a make-it-yourself bling kit.
“I want that!”, she said.
“Add it to your wish list and maybe Santa will bring it for Christmas.”
“Mommy, you can order it online. It says so on the commercial. It could be here by Saturday!”
Generation Text by Dr. Michael Osit explores today’s electronic culture where kids are exposed to 24/7 “instant gratification”. In a world of internet-ready cell phones, text messaging, emails, and online commerce, no longer do they have to wait for something they want. With a couple of clicks, they can place an order, make payment, and have an item shipped directly to their front door.
However, he also agrees that all this technology is not always a bad thing as he discusses the positive influences the internet has on developing social skills, a healthy identity, and a sense of purpose and accountability.
From the book: “Parents who want to ensure that their children successfully develop key social skills, a healthy identity, and a strong work ethic need to make the right choices every step of the way. Clinical psychologist Dr. Michael Osit draws on his professional—as well as personal—experiences working with children and teens who have been challenged by unpreceÂdentÂed access to information, possessions, and temptation. Using case studies and examples, the book provides reasonable, down-to-earth strategies readers can use to address the unique issues faced by children surrounded by infinite choices…and very few limits.”
What I really liked about this book is they way it was written. Dr. Osit’s writing is funny, to the point, and entertaining. He explains his points using real dialogue and believable examples that almost everyone with kids have already experienced or will soon be. He also gives you workable advice and strategies that can be incorporated in your daily life as you deal with your child’s addiction to various electronic gadgets, including gaming. I mean, what child doesn’t have a Wii, XBox, PSP or Ninendo DS? I know I’m guilty of exposing my kids to electronics at an early age. Baby Bug can barely speak but she can play a mean game of Mario Bros.
I found this book to be a valuable asset and a great resource to which I know I’ll be referring to for years to come. It can be purchased at Amazon.com for $14.96.
Thank you to AMACOM Books for this great review opportunity!
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I have three kids and this book would be PERFECT for me to read. Thanks for the chance!
Im a subscriber!
Here’s a question!
Being 21, a youth of today’s society, is technology really all that bad? Many older folk feel like technology is ruining us, when really its only ruining their view on how life should be. Our culture is changing, the youth are adapting! The parents of my father I’m sure felt threatened and disapproving of the new things youth were involved in. I would like to see a book written by one my age whose done the research and can show that technology is NOT ruining us. It may be changing us, our views and opinions, but to use the term “ruin” is very harsh.
Is my point of view really off base?
Looks like it would be an interesting read.
love to win
THANK YOU GOD BLESS
Texting? Will I have to get rid of my Beta video player?
At 47 with a son 15, I really dont understand the electronic generation, I tell him stories about my sisters and I finding huge card board boxes and being able to play for hrs, he has no clue, maybe a book like this will make me understand more, thank you.
I am a subscriber
I would love to win this.
Thank you so much for your review. I am thrilled that you found my book informative and useful. It is being received very positively. I am also pleased to see your review receive so many responses! If you would like more information or have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Also, if you wouldn’t mind, could you post your review on Amazon? The link is http://www.amazon.com/Generation-Text-Raising-Well-Adjusted-Everything/dp/0814409326/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1220394138&sr=8-1 Thank you very much. Looking forward to hearing from you and your readers.
Dr. Osit
I want to win win win!
I don’t have my own kids but work in a school with kids who want everything RIGHT NOW. I think this could help me with them. Thanks!
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It is hard to teach delayed gratification to children and also unplugging once in awhile.
I definately could use this for my daughter.
OMG!!! I think that says it all. We are inundated with text language in our house and I have no idea how to deal with it.
I’d like this book so I can see how to keep technology usage to a balanced level in our house.
I am a subscriber.
I think this book would be very helpful to my daughter in raising my two grandsons, so I would share it with her.
i would like this because my 16 year old is constantly texting it drives me nuts
I definately could use this for my daughter AND GRANDSONS.
as mom to a preteen and a younger child, this would be great for me!
helpful as dad to a teenage boy
I have a child who can’t seem to understand the concept of practice makes perfect. She wants to do everything perfectly the first time or she melts down. Hopefully, this book helps there. haha
I would love to win this,because both my kids
are impatient,wanting it all now!
I would like to win please.
I subscribed
I put your button on my blog.
I would like to win this book because it looks very interesting!
I subscribed to your feed.
Hi Sharon
Congratulations! You are a winner in the Generation Text Giveaway at An Island Life. Please contact me within 3 days to claim your prize.
Thank you for your participation!
Aloha ~ Kailani
anislandlife at gmail dot com
Hi Becca
Congratulations! Your are a winner in the Generation Text Giveaway at An Island Life. Please contact me within 3 days to claim your prize.
Thank you for your participation!
Aloha ~ Kailani
anislandlife at gmail dot com
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