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Let Kids Hang Out
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"The neighborhoods of America used to sing with the song of kids playing every afternoon. You don't hear that anymore. " Kids today are spending more time indoors, and on their phones. But are phones and social media the real culprit? Nir Eyal explains... Check out our full episode with Nir: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDj4PgaT9Rk
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The Importance of Real-World Play
Nir Eyal emphasizes the critical role of real-world play for children's psychological health. He argues that allowing kids to hang out and interact with peers in person is essential, as modern parenting often confines them indoors. Eyal highlights that when children are restricted from socializing, they naturally turn to online platforms for connection, mistaking them for genuine social interaction.
"if you want your kid to be psychologically healthy the best thing you can do is to let them play with other kids in the real world let them hang out right that's what we used to do all the time as kid..."