Childhood and New Technology

The video explores the relationship between technology and society, focusing on how new communication technologies impact family life and social interactions. It discusses the materialist approach in sociology, highlighting the changes in family communication due to technology. The video features Susan Maushart's experiment of living without technology, which led to improved family interactions. It also addresses parental concerns about technology's role in socialization and surveillance. The conclusion emphasizes the dual role of technology in liberating and controlling individuals, as noted by sociologist Max Weber.

How has the introduction of new communication technologies changed family interactions?

What are some potential negative effects of technology on communication within families?

In what ways did Susan Maushart's experiment with banning technology affect her family's dynamics?

How do you think the reliance on technology as 'electronic babysitters' impacts childhood?

What are the implications of parents using surveillance technology to monitor their children?

Discuss the balance between the benefits and drawbacks of technology in family life.

How do you personally feel about the role of technology in your own family interactions?