I think that’s the REALLY bad side of tech. There’s a lot of good with it, but weighing everything, I think it’s a net negative because of what it has done to so many kids.
Socialization, getting in trouble, just face to face peer in a group setting - I really feel like it’s an important part of developing into the person you’ll become as an adult. I think it’s pretty damn critical. So many try to show a toughness, a righteousness, etc, online but in real life, face to face, shrinking violet. Not much to say, go into a shell … just not as comfortable in real life. And that’s where I think socialization is good, it teaches you, sometimes you need to be put in your place … online burns aren’t a substitute.
And with things being as they are, typically a mom and dad both having to work or single parenthood … tougher to manage the kids and tech can just fry them.
It tickles me when I see kids doing things the “old school” way, imo, it’s just a more balanced way that gives them a better chance moving forward.
