Growing Up in Public. Coming of Age in a Digital World

The definitive book on helping kids navigate growing up in a world where nearly every moment of their lives can be shared and compared. With social media and constant connection, the boundaries of privacy for hildren are stretched thin. Growing Up in Public shows parents how to help tweens and teens navigate boundaries, identity, privacy, and reputation in their digital world. We can track our kids' locations and check their grades, sometimes before they do.
When our children post on social media, we get anxious that a wrong move will get them "canceled" or even jeopardize their college admission. This adds pressure onto kids who are coming of age with social media that emphasizes "personal brand," "likes," and "gotcha" moments. How can they figure out who they really are with zero privacy and constant judgment ? Devorah Heitner shows us that by focusing on character, and not the threat of getting caught, we can support our kids to be authentically themselves.
Packed with relatable stories and research-backed advice, Growing Up in Public empowers parents to cut through the overwhelm to connect with their kids, recognize how to support them, and help them figure out who they are when everyone is watching.