Comments on: The Computer and the Teen Brain: Just What is the Impact? http://www.more4kids.info/1712/computer-and-the-teen-brain/ More4kids is a Parenting resource dedicated to helping encourage children's intellectual and emotional growth. Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:24:39 +0000 hourly 1 By: Amy Cluff, LCSW http://www.more4kids.info/1712/computer-and-the-teen-brain/#comment-188946 Amy Cluff, LCSW Sun, 27 Dec 2009 05:52:38 +0000 http://www.more4kids.info/?p=1712#comment-188946 wonderful and useful article for parents and professionals. I've see teen girls in my practice that are too uncomfortable to call their friends on the phone because texting is the 'in' way to communicate. electronic communications certainly have their place, but the impact on development is very real. Distraction, compulsivity, and underdeveloped relational skills are real threats to our teens because of social networking, texts, etc. Thanks to Stephanie Partridge and Dr. Jenn. Amy Cluff, LCSW wonderful and useful article for parents and professionals. I've see teen girls in my practice that are too uncomfortable to call their friends on the phone because texting is the 'in' way to communicate. electronic communications certainly have their place, but the impact on development is very real. Distraction, compulsivity, and underdeveloped relational skills are real threats to our teens because of social networking, texts, etc. Thanks to Stephanie Partridge and Dr. Jenn.

Amy Cluff, LCSW

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