Screenagers: Growing Up In The Digital Age Documentary 3.11.19 Screen Time Social Experiment Volunteers Needed
REACH Stewartville would like to invite you to a free public
screening of “Screenagers: Growing Up In The Digital Age” a documentary about
the biggest parenting issue of our time.
Are you watching kids scroll through life, with their
rapid-fire thumbs and a six-second attention span? Physician and filmmaker
Delaney Ruston saw that happening with her own kids and began a quest to
uncover how it might impact their development. As with her other two
award-winning documentaries on mental health, Ruston takes a deeply personal
approach as she probes into the vulnerable corners of family life, including
her own, to explore struggles over social media, video games, academics and
internet addiction. Through poignant, and unexpectedly funny stories, along
with surprising insights from authors, psychologists, and brain scientists,
SCREENAGERS reveals how tech time impacts kids’ development and also offers
solutions on how adults can empower their kids to best navigate the digital
world to find balance.
SCREENAGERS addresses the most pervasive parenting issue of our time head on—depicting teen struggles over social media, video games and internet addiction. The film empowers kids to best navigate the digital world and provides practical resources to help them do it.
SCREENAGERS addresses the most pervasive parenting issue of our time head on—depicting teen struggles over social media, video games and internet addiction. The film empowers kids to best navigate the digital world and provides practical resources to help them do it.
Brought to you by REACH Stewartville
Monday, March 11th 7-9pm
Stewartville High School Performing Arts Center
440 6th Ave. SW
Stewartville, MN 55976
Cost: FREE
Questions? Email: james.parry@ssdtigers.org
Parents are encouraged to bring their middle/high school
children with them, as we feel students need to be a part of this important
conversation.
RSVP for this screening here:
Screenagers documentary trailer
Screenagers documentary website
KWED Newsroom Story
PBS News Hour Story
60 Minutes Story on Impact of Technology on Brain
Development
Today Show Story on One High School Experiment
Good Morning America Social Experiment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsLgTbQmBXQ
Good Morning America High School Girls Digital Detox Experiment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGbp2b4ZTa8
For more information about REACH Stewartville and event
updates:
Facebook Event Page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/583102578823530/
LOOKING FOR STEWARTVILLE AREA INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES TO
VOLUNTEER FOR A SCREEN TIME SOCIAL EXPERIMENT!
In addition to sponsoring the upcoming free public screening
of the Screenagers documentary, REACH Stewartville would also like to encourage
individuals and families to take part in a screen time social experiment
similar to the ones shown below.
Today Show Story on One High School Experiment
Good Morning America Experiment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsLgTbQmBXQ
Good Morning America High School Girls Digital Detox Experiment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGbp2b4ZTa8
Good Morning America High School Girls Digital Detox Experiment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGbp2b4ZTa8
I love the idea of this experiment, but realize it might not
be very realistic/possible for some individuals/families to do this. I
also understand that limiting screen time is a very personal experience. I also value the conversation that an
experiment similar to this one would start in our community.
That said, I am looking for individuals and families in the
Stewartville area to volunteer for a screen time social experiment. It’s
very important that this works for you and your family, so for this experiment
YOU get to choose the rules. Your rules
should somehow limit screen time for yourself or your family for 1 week prior
to our free public screening of “Screenagers: Growing Up In The Digital Age”.
This experiment will take place from Monday, March 4th - Monday, March
11th. We could also use individuals or
families to be part of a panel to share their experience with others during our
screening of Screenagers on Monday, March 11th at 7pm in the Stewartville High
School Performing Arts Center, although this is not a requirement to take part
in this experiment.
Possible screen time limitation ideas for the week of March
4-11:
- No
cell phone. Set aside or put away.
- No
cell phone. Off but with you in case of an emergency.
- No
cell phone for the weekend, or other set days.
- No
cell phone use during the school day.
- No
cell phone data use.
- Cell
phone only used for communicating with parents/other family.
- Technology
ONLY used for school/work.
- No
social media on any device.
- Temporarily
delete Facebook/Twitter/Snapchat/other social media apps for the week.
- No
YouTube or other video streaming.
- Cell
phones away during any family time.
- Cell
phones away/off after 6pm or other set time.
- No
video games.
- Limit video games to certain hours. Ex. 6-7pm.
The Screenagers documentary has started conversations like
this in communities across the country. It would be great to have as many
Stewartville area individuals/families as possible be a part of this important
conversation here.
Volunteer to be a part of the Stewartville Screen Time
Social Experiment here:
RSVP for the screening here:
Contact Jim Parry, REACH Stewartville Coordinator/Teacher
with any questions.
james.parry@ssdtigers.org
Screenagers Film Synopsis
Are you watching kids scroll through life, with their
rapid-fire thumbs and a six-second attention span? Physician and filmmaker
Delaney Ruston saw that with her own kids and learned that the average kid
spends 6.5 hours a day looking at screens. She wondered about the impact of all
this time and about the friction occurring in homes and schools around
negotiating screen time—friction she knew all too well.
In SCREENAGERS, as with her award-winning documentaries on mental health, Delaney takes a deeply personal approach as she probes into the vulnerable corners of family life, including her own, to explore struggles over social media, video games, academics and internet addiction. Through poignant, and unexpectedly funny stories, along with surprising insights from authors, psychologists, and brain scientists, SCREENAGERS reveals how tech time impacts kids’ development and offers solutions on how adults can empower kids to best navigate the digital world and find balance.
In SCREENAGERS, as with her award-winning documentaries on mental health, Delaney takes a deeply personal approach as she probes into the vulnerable corners of family life, including her own, to explore struggles over social media, video games, academics and internet addiction. Through poignant, and unexpectedly funny stories, along with surprising insights from authors, psychologists, and brain scientists, SCREENAGERS reveals how tech time impacts kids’ development and offers solutions on how adults can empower kids to best navigate the digital world and find balance.
SCREENAGERS: Growing Up in The Digital Age has been screened
more than 7,000 times to two million people in more than 60 countries around
the world.. With multiple screenings happening daily in communities across the
globe, SCREENAGERS is the first feature documentary to explore the impact
of screen technology on kids and offer parents and families proven solutions
that work. What started out as a personal story for one has grown into a
national movement, helping millions of teens and their families navigate
growing up in a world with instant access to screens.
ABOUT
Physician and filmmaker, Delaney Ruston decided to make SCREENAGERS when she found herself constantly struggling with her two kids about screen time. Ruston felt guilty and confused, not sure what limits were best, especially around mobile phones, social media, gaming, and how to monitor online homework. Hearing repeatedly how other parents were equally overwhelmed, she realized this is one of the biggest, unexplored parenting issues of our time.
As a director, Ruston turned the camera on her own family and others—revealing stories of messy struggles over social media, video games, academics and internet addiction. We meet Hannah, a 14-year old victim of social media bullying who struggled trying to hide her social media use from her mom. And Andrew, whose love of video games turned into an addiction taking him from earning straight A’s to flunking out of college.
Interwoven into these stories, are cutting edge science and insights from thought leaders Peggy Orenstein, Sherry Turkle, Simon Sinek, as well as leading brain scientists who present evidence on the real changes in the brain when kids are on screens. SCREENAGERS goes far beyond exposing the risks of screen time, it reveals multiple approaches on how parents and educators can work with kids to help them achieve a healthy amount of screen time.
SCREENAGERS is blazing a new model of distribution. Our community viewing model brings parents and educators together to start a conversation nationwide about how screen time impacts their lives and what they can do about it. As part of the community viewing model, parents, educators, PTAs, religious organizations, medical practices and workplace groups can book their own screenings at www.screenagersmovie.com. Parents are encouraged to bring their kids to the movie.
Movie Themes
- Use of screens in school
- Boys and video games
- Girls and social media
- Risk of addiction
ABOUT
Physician and filmmaker, Delaney Ruston decided to make SCREENAGERS when she found herself constantly struggling with her two kids about screen time. Ruston felt guilty and confused, not sure what limits were best, especially around mobile phones, social media, gaming, and how to monitor online homework. Hearing repeatedly how other parents were equally overwhelmed, she realized this is one of the biggest, unexplored parenting issues of our time.
As a director, Ruston turned the camera on her own family and others—revealing stories of messy struggles over social media, video games, academics and internet addiction. We meet Hannah, a 14-year old victim of social media bullying who struggled trying to hide her social media use from her mom. And Andrew, whose love of video games turned into an addiction taking him from earning straight A’s to flunking out of college.
Interwoven into these stories, are cutting edge science and insights from thought leaders Peggy Orenstein, Sherry Turkle, Simon Sinek, as well as leading brain scientists who present evidence on the real changes in the brain when kids are on screens. SCREENAGERS goes far beyond exposing the risks of screen time, it reveals multiple approaches on how parents and educators can work with kids to help them achieve a healthy amount of screen time.
SCREENAGERS is blazing a new model of distribution. Our community viewing model brings parents and educators together to start a conversation nationwide about how screen time impacts their lives and what they can do about it. As part of the community viewing model, parents, educators, PTAs, religious organizations, medical practices and workplace groups can book their own screenings at www.screenagersmovie.com. Parents are encouraged to bring their kids to the movie.
Movie Themes
- Use of screens in school
- Boys and video games
- Girls and social media
- Risk of addiction
Stats
- Kids spend on average 6.5 hours a day on screens and that doesn’t include classroom or homework screen time.
- Boys spend on average the equivalent of 1.5 days on video games every week
- Some recent studies show us that screen time increases dopamine production and causes behavior that mimics addiction.
- Kids spend on average 6.5 hours a day on screens and that doesn’t include classroom or homework screen time.
- Boys spend on average the equivalent of 1.5 days on video games every week
- Some recent studies show us that screen time increases dopamine production and causes behavior that mimics addiction.
Testimonials:
"Sit your kids down and watch this movie. Sit on them if you have to. It's a MUST SEE for anyone with kids in their lives!" - Martha Adams, Chief Creative Officer for Girls Rising
"I saw "Screenagers" two days ago at my son's school IS276 NYC. It was an incredible eyeopener to me...Most that was presented was not new to me, but the way it was presented got totally under my skin and pointed out exactly what we are dealing with in my family. I thank you so much for sharing, this already has brought changes into our life." -Kirsten R. C. New York Parent
"My husband and I have just been very concerned about this issue for some time, and as I'm a geneticist at UCSF Children's Hospital Oakland, I'm very interested in the science behind it. The film is first rate- you've made a REMARKABLE piece: thoughtful, provocative and beautifully filmed and edited." -Beth T., Geneticist at UCSF Children’s Hospital
"Just wanted you to know that your movie has the attention of most of the important people in my community. You have conquered Marin! It's making a huge buzz...." -Michelle G., Educator, Parenting Coach & Mindfulness Educator
“I got my daughter's feedback on the movie and I want to thank you and your team! She learned a lot and has requested restrictions on her phone usage. I’m really happy for you and the success of this project and grateful for its impact!!" -Amy S. School Administrator
"My 13 year old son and I watched the film Screenagers together. The impact of the film was so great, that all on his own, when the movie ended, my son announced that he would voluntarily be relinquishing his computer for a week. In the end, he was off completely for 10 days, and when he did get back on he started setting a timer and sticking to his own self-imposed time limits. Thank you for sharing this valuable film with us."-Nancy B., Chair of Parent-Education MVMS PTSA
"I loved the movie! It taught me and my sister so much. We had a great discussion about it at home too." -Chloe B. 17-year-old
"Saw it last night & am thrilled to reference this film as a resource for families wrestling with this topic! Thank You!"-Jen R. LMHC, Seattle WA
"I think this is the most important and rewarding film that has immediately useful and beneficial information for all of us...I would like to see this film shown in every school. Then let's have the discussion on how do we talk with one another and understand the world today."-Kit Burns, Father, Tacoma WA
"Sit your kids down and watch this movie. Sit on them if you have to. It's a MUST SEE for anyone with kids in their lives!" - Martha Adams, Chief Creative Officer for Girls Rising
"I saw "Screenagers" two days ago at my son's school IS276 NYC. It was an incredible eyeopener to me...Most that was presented was not new to me, but the way it was presented got totally under my skin and pointed out exactly what we are dealing with in my family. I thank you so much for sharing, this already has brought changes into our life." -Kirsten R. C. New York Parent
"My husband and I have just been very concerned about this issue for some time, and as I'm a geneticist at UCSF Children's Hospital Oakland, I'm very interested in the science behind it. The film is first rate- you've made a REMARKABLE piece: thoughtful, provocative and beautifully filmed and edited." -Beth T., Geneticist at UCSF Children’s Hospital
"Just wanted you to know that your movie has the attention of most of the important people in my community. You have conquered Marin! It's making a huge buzz...." -Michelle G., Educator, Parenting Coach & Mindfulness Educator
“I got my daughter's feedback on the movie and I want to thank you and your team! She learned a lot and has requested restrictions on her phone usage. I’m really happy for you and the success of this project and grateful for its impact!!" -Amy S. School Administrator
"My 13 year old son and I watched the film Screenagers together. The impact of the film was so great, that all on his own, when the movie ended, my son announced that he would voluntarily be relinquishing his computer for a week. In the end, he was off completely for 10 days, and when he did get back on he started setting a timer and sticking to his own self-imposed time limits. Thank you for sharing this valuable film with us."-Nancy B., Chair of Parent-Education MVMS PTSA
"I loved the movie! It taught me and my sister so much. We had a great discussion about it at home too." -Chloe B. 17-year-old
"Saw it last night & am thrilled to reference this film as a resource for families wrestling with this topic! Thank You!"-Jen R. LMHC, Seattle WA
"I think this is the most important and rewarding film that has immediately useful and beneficial information for all of us...I would like to see this film shown in every school. Then let's have the discussion on how do we talk with one another and understand the world today."-Kit Burns, Father, Tacoma WA
Join us Monday, March 11th at 7pm to learn more.
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