Parenting today often feels like an uphill battle, with technology invading every corner of our kids’ lives. From the rise of social media addiction to the growing mental health crisis among children and teens, parents are grappling with how they can create a healthy, balanced relationship with technology for their kids.

10 Rules is the much-needed playbook parents have been asking for. Drawing on her decades as a psychologist studying the impact of technology and mental health and her personal experience as the mother of three teenagers, Dr. Twenge offers ten actionable rules for raising independent and well-rounded children. From setting “No Social Media Until 16” boundaries to creating no-phone zones like bedrooms and family dinners, these rules are grounded in evidence yet simple enough to incorporate into any family routine.

Short, empowering, and timely, this book equips parents with the tools to combat not just immediate harms like online dangers but also helps nurture essential life skills, preparing kids and teens to become autonomous adults. 10 Rules is a concrete and accessible guide to raising resilient, successful, happy children in a time of overwhelming technological intrusion.

Table of Contents:
Introduction: The need for rules
Rule 1: You’re in charge
Rule 2: No electronic devices in the bedroom overnight
Rule 3: No social media until 16—or later
Rule 4: First phones should be basic phones
Rule 5: Give the first smartphone with the driver’s license
Rule 6: Use parental controls
Rule 7: Create no-phone zones
Rule 8: Give your kids real-world freedom
Rule 9: Beware the laptop—and the gaming console, and the tablet, and . . .
Rule 10: Advocate for no phones during the school day
Conclusion: You’ve got this