New research data indicate that filtering and blocking software do not consistently work to protect children from what they access online. But content is not the only problem.

It is easy to shift from a techno-optimist to a techno-pessimist perspective when you grow weary of endless debates with your children about personal screen time, social media use, and other digital technologies. The Heritage Foundation organized an event entitled Screens & Sickness: Raising Healthy Kids in a Distracted World, where invited professionals discussed why the impact of technology on children’s health is a national security issue. The phrase may sound strong, but it is well-founded. 

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