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 want to win this so I can relate and understand my text messaging kids!
No text messaging by the kids…yet, but they are FAR too versed in computer gaming and the internet. I would definitely like to win a copy of this book!
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ours are getting to that age, this would be a big help i think
I am a subscriber…you know what I find with my 4 yr old? He doesn’t understand why I can’t just produce TV shows out of thin air when we are anywhere but home thanks to the DVR and DVD players.
I am so interested in this!!!
This is interesting, we do live in a society now where it is easy to communicate.
The reason I would love to win this is because I think it’s a critically important topic that adults with children in their lives, whether parents, teacher, aunts, uncles, etc, need to be aware of and sensitive to. I think this sounds like an excellent book!
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Sounds like a wonderful book…I am mom of 2, grandmom of 1, aunt of a bunch and nanny to tons…this is why I would LOVE to win.
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I would like to read this because I worry about my grandsons who are always playing video games.
I think this book is great. I need it to understand and help my grandchildren in this generation of technology.
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I work in education with kids of the junior high level, so I’m well aware of this Generation Text phenomenon. I’d love to hear the author’s take on it. Whether I win a copy of this book or not, I’m definitely going to be reading this book soon!
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“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.”
YIKES!! Make right choices every step of the way? Does any parent really do that?? I make mistakes almost every day. Some mistakes are bigger than others, but still… I’m not sure if I would want to read this book if that is the message behind it. Is that how it comes across? Because I’m not perfect. And even after reading a book, I still won’t be perfect. I’m learning and growing too and I hope that my kids will still turn out to have “key social skills, a healthy identity, and a strong work ethic” even though I’m not perfect
I’d love to have some input in this area! My oldest is 8 and we’re getting into so many “wants” vs “needs” for her already! It has a huge impact on family dynamics and her attitudes. I sure know that it does on mine!
Thanks for chance!
Cathy
Just blogged about the giveaway too!
Thanks again.
I would love to teach my girls about responsibility and accountability and prevent them from becoming spoiled.
I’m subscribed! (I’ve no idea why I wasn’t already!) Thanks for the gentle nudge.
Sounds like it could be an interesting topic to read about.
I have a tween that never seems happy with anything she has. Would love to read this book!
Would like to compare the book’s points to Frontline’s program, “Growing Up Online.” See http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/kidsonline/
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Please enter me – my oldest is a texting queen
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I could use this.
My kids are soooo commercialized. I could really use this!
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we’ve just started those sorts of conversations here in my house! would love to read this book
Because as a high school teacher, I see kids spending all day sending text messages to people or chatting online when they’re in the same room and they think I’m totally crazy when I say “wouldn’t it just be easier to turn around and speak to him/her person to person ?!” !!! And I want to be one step ahead with my own kids (only 7 and 3 at the moment so I have a way to go ! )
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I would love to win this for my parents so they can kids & the internet better! hehe
I would love to read this to get more insight into how kids are thinking and relating to these new tech ways of communicating and how best I can deal with it!
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I would like to read this too. Thanks for the contest.
With 3 kids, one soon to get to the age to ask for a cell phone, it wouldn’t be a bad thing to get some good insight. I would love to read the book. Thanks for the great giveaway!
I’d like to read this book because I have often thought about this situation. I think kids in this generation will lack certain skills because of it. Thanks for the chance!
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I’d like to win this for my son – he takes advice from books all the time.