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Sarah Barker's avatar

I'm sorry you got such backlash for this. I'm wrapping up my doctorate and loved your class. Dr. Rutledge. I'm about as big of a grouch as one can be regarding social media and devices. Don't use either, AND I greatly appreciate your research. It helps me sleep at night.

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Dr. Pamela Rutledge's avatar

Thank you for your nice comments! I was surprised by the type of push-back, but it just speaks to the emotion and, especially, fear over the impact of technology right now and no one wants their kid to suffer. But I get it. Stats and probabilities don't matter when you're talking about your own kids.

Congratulations on making it through the PhD gauntlet! I never doubted for a minute that you'd make it brilliantly. Well done!

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Patty Page's avatar

Pamela, thanks for tackling this complex issue that touches all parts of our lives! It's especially true in the social/media world, where attention is currency. I'd like to share this widely with friends and the families I consult about their digital health. You hit all the notes!

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Dr. Pamela Rutledge's avatar

Thanks for your comment! It feels like we're living in a world of stories, not facts. Love to hear what you do vis-à-vis digital health!

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