TED Talks Daily Book Club | Are smartphones ruining childhood? | Jonathan Haidt
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Navigating Childhood in the Digital Age
This chapter explores the profound effects of the Internet and smartphone proliferation on childhood experiences since 2010. It examines the decline of unsupervised play, changing social interactions, and rising mental health challenges among children, particularly girls, as they navigate a technology-centric upbringing. The discussion calls for collective action from parents and communities to create healthier digital norms and foster independence in youth.
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