How to Save Your Family from Digital Destruction with Dr. Johann D'Souza
Jordan Langdon
What if the greatest threat to your child's wellbeing isn't lurking outside your home, but sitting in their pocket? Clinical psychologist Dr. Johann D'Souza delivers a wake-up call about what he calls "digital destruction" - the devastating impact of smartphones and social media on young people's mental health, development, and happiness.
We discuss:
• Rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidality have doubled or tripled among youth in wealthy, English-speaking countries since 2010
• The average age of pornography exposure is now 10 years old, with approximately 85% of young men struggling with addiction
• Parents vastly overestimate physical dangers (like kidnapping) while underestimating digital dangers to children
• Children raised with healthy technology boundaries ultimately appreciate their parents' firm guidance
If you found this episode helpful, please share it with other parents and check out Dr. D'Souza's speaking services at valuesfirstcollective.com/about or listen to his Virtuous Leaders podcast.
