I will admit this is a very dated book, 2012 was eons ago technology wise.  But it still has some great information on how to parent and manage the onslaught of social media.  Just apply the TikTok or the Instagram or whatever is the trend instead of the Facebook in MySpace.  This is written by the creator of common sense media, I use that site all the time to check things especially video games for my son for appropriateness.

It was interesting to me, though. There was one section of the book discussing Roe v. Wade, and it had nothing to do with abortion. It was discussing how important that Supreme Court ruling was for privacy. And how privacy is a fundamental right.  But I guess that’s outdated now.  

And also talked about how Zuckerberg had no concern for privacy or protect protecting our children. And I think in the years since this book was written, Facebook has become more invasive.

And also talked about news on social media, and how the algorithms can your world view. 

So yes, parts of the book are outdated. But there are also parts of this that are so important and timely in the age we’re living through now.