What does friendship look like for kids today and how is technology redefining it? From video game chat streams to social media DMs, children and adolescents are forming and maintaining friendships in ways previous generations never experienced. These digital connections are reshaping what it means to be a friend and how friendships influence young people’s well-being.
This essential #AskTheExperts webinar brings together leading child and adolescent psychologists and researchers for “Friendship in the Screen Age: What is it, and How is it Changing?” on February 12 at 12:00pm ET-1:30pm ET.
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- How has online life transformed norms, expectations, and boundaries for youth friendships?
- Does the ubiquitous presence of smartphones during in-person interactions affect young people’s feelings of security and closeness with friends?
- What do parents need to know about how and where youth are making friends online – and the potential benefits and risks involved?
