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A recent Pew study shows that teenagers are building significant friendships online, and that their online social networks are leading to happier and more connected lives — an idea that flies in the face of conventional wisdom regarding teens and technology. 

, associate director of research at Pew Research Center, and 

, chair of the MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Youth and Participatory Politics join MPR News host Kerri Miller for a discussion about the way young people are using technology today.

A recent Pew study shows that teenagers are building significant friendships online, and that their online social networks are leading to happier and more connected lives — an idea that flies in the face of conventional wisdom regarding teens and technology.

A recent Pew study shows that teenagers are building significant friendships online, and that their online social networks are leading to happier and more connected lives - an idea that flies in the face of conventional wisdom regarding teens and technology. 

Guests:
- Amanda Lenhart is the associate director of research at Pew Research Center and the lead author on this study
- Joseph Kahne is a professor of education at Mills College and Chair of the MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Youth and Participatory Politics

Discussion: Why tech isn't warping your kids brain

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