Parenting in the Age of Smart Everything

This book is a companion to parents in navigating the new childhood- marked by smart technology, increasing diversity, and growing uncertainties. It is aimed at parenting that helps children benefit from diversity and technological advances and lead lives full of rich experiences rather than looking at diversity and technology with fear.

Manisha Pathak-Shelat is a parent, professor, researcher, writer, speaker, and an incorrigible optimist. Manisha has a Ph.D. in Mass Communication from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA and a Ph.D. in Education from the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India. She is deeply interested in understanding young people's digital cultures in all their richness and diversity. She is equally passionate about creating a world where our children find belonging, safety, and nurturance. Kiran Vinod Bhatia is a parent, educator, and researcher at the intersection of emerging technology and next-gen users. She translates research on AI, online safety, media literacy, and global citizenship into practical routines for families and schools. An academic-turned-experience researcher, she bridges theory and practice with ease. Her passion is helping design human-centered technologies and media habits that are clear, compassionate, and actionable.

List of Tables. Acknowledgements. 1. Lunchboxes and Algorithms 2. Negotiating Diversity 3. Learning to Unlearn 4. Practicing Tolerance: A Huge Challenge 5. Debunking Media Myths to Promote Self-Esteem 6. Taming the Tech Monster 7. Gen Alpha as Citizens of the World