This conference will present evidence-based insights on the impact of smartphone and social media use on the socioemotional and academic development of children and adolescents. National and international regulatory frameworks will be examined, and a collective action strategy for parents will be proposed, aiming to delay access to these technologies in order to safeguard the mental health and well-being of young people.
✨ Highlights include:
The early use of smartphones and social media can harm the emotional, social, and academic development of children and adolescents
Public policies in several countries restrict children's access to social media and smartphone use in school settings to protect their mental health
Neurological maturity is a key factor in the responsible use of digital technologies
Cultural change begins at home: Families can come together to establish collective boundaries and better protect their children in the digital age
🗣️ About the Presenters:
Lucía López holds a master’s degree in psychology with a focus on the impact of technology on child and adolescent development, and has over 10 years of experience in consulting
Oscar Fernández is an ASFG alumni, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, and a full-time professor in the medical program at the University of Guadalajara
Patricia Treviño is a lawyer with over 20 years of experience in tax law and is currently completing her doctorate with an emphasis on digital taxation for social media
Marcelo Múzquiz is an executive at CEMEX, a mechanical engineer with a master’s degree in business management from IPADE - Universidad Panamericana
📅 Dates & Times:
Wednesday, October 15, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
📍 Location: ASFG Auditorium
💵 Cost: No Cost
👥 For: All ASFG Parents
🌐 Language: Spanish
Questions? Contact us at extendedlearning@asfg.edu.mx