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The Anxious Generation with Jonathan Haidt

Good Inside with Dr. Becky

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Navigating Childhood in the Digital Age

This chapter examines the profound impact of technology, particularly smartphones, on childhood social skills and development. It emphasizes the significance of unstructured play and real-life challenges for children's growth, contrasting modern parenting fears with historical practices. The discussion highlights the dangers of a phone-centric upbringing, including behavioral addiction and its implications for mental health.

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