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Aug 9, 2025 2 min

Why Your 10-Year-Old Can’t Stop Scrolling (Bottomless Feeds Explained)

from Family IT Guy Podcast Hosted by Family IT Guy

Your child's app addiction isn't accidental—it's engineered. Former NSA cybersecurity expert explains the "bottomless feed" design that creates chemical addiction in developing brains. In this 2-minute breakdown, discover: - What bottomless feeds actually are (0:00) - The hidden business model keeping kids hooked (0:26) - Why it's literally "digital drugs" with real brain chemistry (0:45) - The doom scrolling trap adults fall into (1:17) - How to protect your family starting today (1:36) As a parent myself, I've watched my own kids struggle with these intentionally addictive designs. After 30 years in cybersecurity, including NSA work, I'm sharing what every parent needs to know about algorithms. Visit FamilyITGuy.com and search "algorithm" for step-by-step guides to protect your family. No tech expertise required. #DigitalParenting #ScreenTime #KidsAndTechnology #ParentingTips #DigitalWellbeing

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