Balancing the protection of childhood with the realities of an increasingly connected digital world is a major concern for many parents, educators, and Psychologists. Think about this concept; we’ve allowed machines to curate childhood, leading to a rise in anxiety & emotional dysregulation. “Innocence" isn't about being naive; it’s about readiness. The Reward System of digital devices and social media (ventral striatum) is firing, but the Brakes (prefrontal cortex) of the child isn't built yet.ASharpe Outlook is broadcast live Mondays at 8AM PT on K4HD Radio - Hollywood Talk Radio (www.k4hd.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). ASharpe Outlook TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).ASharpe Outlook Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asharpe-outlook--6643730/support.