From Playgrounds to Screens: The Impact of Modern Childhood

This chapter examines the shift from play-based to phone-based childhoods, stressing the effects on child development and mental health. It discusses how overprotective parenting has restricted outdoor play while increasing screen time, leading to issues such as anxiety and depression. The narrative emphasizes the importance of unstructured play and the risks associated with overly supervised childhood experiences in nurturing resilience and social skills.