The book New Childhood offers a new, revolutionary perspective on modern technologies that our children are exposed to on a daily basis. In a world where children's video game and Internet use raises concerns and inspires a wealth of research into the impact of these influences on our children's development, Jordan Shapiro offers a surprisingly tolerant approach. Is playing video games really turning kids into zombies and robbing them of an honest childhood? Or, on the contrary, can it develop them in a certain way? After all, there doesn't even have to be such a fundamental difference between their childhood and ours. Not only does Shapiro offer a different point of view, and one that is well-explained and supported by facts, but at one point his book turns into a must-have guide for parents. Today, it is impossible to separate children from modern technology and social networks. But thanks to the author's observations and advice, we can teach children to use them responsibly and without negative consequences. Jordan Shapiro's book does not tell you to take away all modern attractions from children because they are bad. However, it will teach you how to send children into the digital world prepared enough so that this world does not have a destructive effect on them.