An unexpectedly brilliant dive into many perspectives, facts and advice on the use of phones and devices, and why parents act the way they do.
As a teenager, my initial reaction upon seeing the title and cover of this book was one of exasperation - it seemed like it was just going to be another piece by an adult harping on about how ‘phones are ruining your lives’. However, I was pleasantly surprised to have been proved completely wrong. Despite this book’s simple presentation, it contains a great deal of very well balanced and researched points on all perspectives of use of phones and other technology, like video game consoles. I was especially interested in how many of the common sayings and lessons that parents use to teach their children are actually long held misconceptions, and even more about the WHY parents get so hung up on your phone. This book does a brilliant job at expressing your parents’ perspectives on these matters, and why they may act in all the strange and inconsistent ways they do. All in all, I think that ‘Why Your Parents Are Hung Up On Your Phone’ is a great read for children and parents alike to provide insight and a variety of perspectives on use of phones and other devices.