The Anxious Generation – and why this book matters for free play
Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist who has spent decades studying moral development, social behavior, and the changing nature of
In today’s society, parents often view free play as an unproductive lazy-time. This belief is a misconception that fails to recognise the many benefits of free play for children’s development.
Children today have more access to technology and are spending more time on electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers. This leads to less time spent engaging in physical and social activities, such as free play.
Many families today have busy schedules, with parents working long hours and children involved in a variety of activities such as sports, music lessons, and homework. This leaves less time for free play.
Some parents hesitate to let their children play outside or engage in unsupervised activities in the neighbourhood due to safety concerns such as traffic or crime.
Urbanisation, proliferation of cars and reduced access to public spaces also greatly limits opportunities for free play.
Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist who has spent decades studying moral development, social behavior, and the changing nature of
We’re in the middle of a childhood mental health crisis, and if you look closely, the roots stretch beyond diagnoses
Childhood today looks very different from what it did a generation ago. Many children now get smartphones by age 10,
One one of the biggest obstacles to free play? Us. Specifically, the way we overthink playdates. Too often, we turn
An article published in the World Economic Forum sheds light on the scale of steady play decline. According to research
Free play is essential for children’s healthy social, emotional, and cognitive development. The decline is linked to the rise in