HACKED CHILDHOOD: HOW SOCIAL MEDIA SHAPES YOUNG MINDS FROM AGE 3

DAVID SANDUA

David Sandua · AI-narrated by Matt (from Google)

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"Hacked Childhood" offers a critical, well-researched, and deeply insightful look at the impact of social media on the cognitive and emotional development of children as young as three years old. In a world saturated with digital devices and algorithm-driven behavior, this book explores how platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Kids are reshaping attention spans, language skills, empathy, self-esteem, and social interaction. With a balance of scientific rigor and humanistic sensitivity, this book examines how these attention-grabbing, addictive technologies disrupt natural learning, play, and emotional bonding. Drawing from neuroscience, education, case studies, and parental experience, the author paints an alarming picture of generations building their identities through digital validation, replacing human connection with emojis and likes. Far from technophobic, this book is a timely call for parents, educators, and policymakers to rethink the childhood we're shaping. With practical strategies and actionable solutions, Hacked Childhood is an essential guide for navigating parenting in the digital era and safeguarding children’s healthy development.

About the author

David Sandua, author of multiple essays and passionate about writing.

As an expert in psychology, nutrition and human behavior, with a special focus on personal development and habit transformation, practical and research-based, he has helped countless people understand and dismantle unwanted behavior patterns, and cultivate more positive and healthy habits. His empathetic and understanding approach has made him a trusted guide for those seeking to make significant changes in their lives. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to helping people unlock their potential and live fuller, more satisfying lives. His interest in self-help books and personal development techniques is also reflected in his writing, where he often provides practical advice and insightful reflections to improve our lives.

His work is a testament to his dedication to this goal.

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