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

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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Ben Gillenwater helps families protect children from digital dangers, bringing 30 years of cybersecurity expertise to the parenting journey. His background includes working with the NSA and serving as Chief Technologist of a $10 billion IT company, where he built global-scale systems and understood technology’s risks at every level. His mission began when he gave his young son an iPad with ”kid-safe” apps—only to discover inappropriate content days later. Despite his deep technical background, Ben realized that if protecting children online was challenging for him, it must be even more difficult for parents without his expertise. Through Family IT Guy, Ben creates videos and articles that help parents and kids learn how to leverage the positive parts of the internet while avoiding the dangerous and risky parts. His approach bridges the knowledge gap between complex technology and practical family protection, making digital safety accessible to everyone.