Catherine, thank you for writing this wise and insightful article. I particularly appreciate the idea of asking about kids' "tech goals"—not only a great conversation starter but also a smart way to offer alternatives to the phone. As always, your guidance is practical, nuanced, and gentle. I'll be sharing this piece widely (oh, yes, and seeing the movie!).
Catherine, thank you for writing this wise and insightful article. I particularly appreciate the idea of asking about kids' "tech goals"—not only a great conversation starter but also a smart way to offer alternatives to the phone. As always, your guidance is practical, nuanced, and gentle. I'll be sharing this piece widely (oh, yes, and seeing the movie!).
Another great point is that your perception of time is tied to the novelty of your experience, when kids and teens have no new experiences, they are robbed of that magical part of childhood where downtime felt like it went forever. https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/out-of-the-darkness/202409/why-does-time-seem-to-speed-up-as-we-get-older