As a kid, did you ride your bike to the neighbor’s house or talk on the phone in the evening? That's how we socialized. Many kids today socialize through screens: Online gaming, social media, texting, which means moms are fighting this battle. On one side is the desire to limit screen time. On the other is the understanding that this is a major part of kids' social lives.Mentions:3 Reasons I Let My Kids Socialize Through Online GamingUniversity of Chicago Press Article: Kids These Days: Are Face-to-Face Social Skills among American Children Declining?Pew Research Center Article: Teens who are constantly online are just as likely to socialize with their friends offlinePrintable Social Media Contract for KidsPrintable Teen Cell Phone ContractThis episode’s show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com. Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | TwitterSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.