Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
A Parent's Nightmare: Big Tech, Advertising, and the Exploitation of Children. |
| Authors: |
Katz, Madelynn (AUTHOR), Sanchez, Adam (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
Rethinking Schools. Summer2024, Vol. 38 Issue 4, p54-57. 4p. 1 Cartoon or Caricature. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Parents, *Parenting, *Preschool children, High technology industries, Advertising, Hispanic American children, Child trafficking |
| Abstract: |
The article, titled "A Parent's Nightmare: Big Tech, Advertising, and the Exploitation of Children," discusses the negative impact of big tech and advertising on children. The author recounts a personal experience with purchasing L.O.L. dolls, which are marketed through unboxing trends and collectible strategies. The article highlights the excessive screen time children are exposed to, the influence of advertising on their behavior and desires, and the infiltration of corporations into family life and schools. The author calls for collective action to protect children from harmful marketing and prioritize their well-being over corporate profits. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
