Rethinking the Social and Economic Value of Children in the Digital Age

In a world shaped by likes, followers, and algorithms, what does it mean to be a child and what does it mean to raise one? This book explores how the meaning and value of children have shifted in the digital era, where visibility often replaces intimacy, and childhood unfolds not just at home but also on screens.

Dr. Hatice I--k is a developmental psychologist and faculty member at the Social Sciences University of Ankara, Türkiye. Her academic work centers on social development, moral development, parenting, and value of children in digital contexts. Sebihat Tofan (MA) holds a master's degree in Women and Family Studies from the Social Sciences University of Ankara, Türkiye. Her research interests include family dynamics, and media representations of parenting. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Hakan Türkçapar is a psychiatrist and one of the leading experts in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Türkiye. He is also a professor of psychology at the Social Sciences University of Ankara, and his clinical and academic work focuses on evidence-based interventions and the integration of cognitive models in psychotherapy.

1. Introduction: The Evolution of Childhood in the Digital Age. 2. Parenting in the Digital Age: Challenges and Trends. 3. The Conceptual Framework: Defining the Changes in the Value of Children Over the Years. 4. The Digital Frontier: Redefining Children's Value in the Age of Social Media Parenting. 5. The Impact on Child Development: Insights and Implications. 6. Recommendations for Experts, Policymakers, and Researchers.