Digital kids in a digital world Video

Video description: Kids born after 1980 are coming of age in an increasingly digital world, more heavily reliant on technology than ever before, according to John Palfrey, an author and a Harvard University professor. CNET's Kara Tsuboi sat down with Palfrey to discuss his new book, "Born Digital," and the challenging crossroads at which our society has found itself.

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