Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We are the first generation of parents raising children while fully understanding how algorithms, persuasive technology and data harvesting work.
At the same time, schools are becoming increasingly digital, governments are considering restrictions on social media for young people, and many families are left wondering:
How do you raise children intentionally in a world built around screens?
In this video I explore:
• Whether screen-free children really fall behind
• What research says about technology in schools
• The difference between screen time and digital literacy
• Why schools and parents often feel they're working towards different goals
• How queer and disabled young people can find life-changing community online
• Why critical thinking matters more than ever
This isn't a video about blaming parents, teachers or children.
It's about understanding the systems we're all trying to navigate together.
Timestamps:
00:44 The Digital Footprint Dilemma: Balancing screen time and ethics for the next generation
01:54 We know how the machine works
15:20 The myth of complete control
29:59 Schools want digital children
34:31 Will screen-free children fall behind?
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We are the first generation of parents raising children while fully understanding how algorithms, persuasive technology and data harvesting work.
At the same time, schools are becoming increasingly digital, governments are considering restrictions on social media for young people, and many families are left wondering:
How do you raise children intentionally in a world built around screens?
In this video I explore:
• Whether screen-free children really fall behind
• What research says about technology in schools
• The difference between screen time and digital literacy
• Why schools and parents often feel they're working towards different goals
• How queer and disabled young people can find life-changing community online
• Why critical thinking matters more than ever
This isn't a video about blaming parents, teachers or children.
It's about understanding the systems we're all trying to navigate together.
Timestamps:
00:44 The Digital Footprint Dilemma: Balancing screen time and ethics for the next generation
01:54 We know how the machine works
15:20 The myth of complete control
29:59 Schools want digital children
34:31 Will screen-free children fall behind?
All further reading here: https://the-digital-footprint-dilemma-sources.tiiny.site
My BRAND NEW MERCH store: jessicaoutofthecloset.myshopify.com
If you'd like to send the twins a baby gift, please consider donating to their nappy stock- they're very grateful! ko-fi.com/jessicaoutofthecloset
FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
Instagram ➭ instagram.com/JessicaOutOfTheCloset
TikTok ➭ tiktok.com/@jessicaoutofthecloset
Facebook ➭ facebook.com/JessicaOutOfTheCloset
Threads ➭ threads.net/@jessicaoutofthecloset
Find my filming equipment on my Amazon store:
UK ➭ amzlink.to/az0yCIyQyduqS
US ➭ amzlink.to/az0uHJvmBASLD
How to JOIN the Kellgren-Fozard Club and SPONSOR this channel ➭ youtube.com/c/JessicaKellgrenFozard/join
Music by Epidemic Sound ➭ share.epidemicsound.com/mvszv
Stock images ➭ Pexels.com
