The document discusses digital marketing to children, known as "Generation SpongeBob". It describes how children ages 2-13 are the first generation to be born into a world with ubiquitous internet access. Their mothers, known as Generation Y, were early internet adopters. Effective digital marketing to this group requires understanding children's cognitive, emotional, and social development as well as their interests, fears, and ideals. It also discusses trends in how children consume digital media and the importance of brand loyalty being established in children before age 16.