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Just as we wouldn't leave a child at a physical park for ten hours straight, we must set strict time boundaries on the digital playground to ensure there is plenty of time left over for physical movement and face-to-face boredom. Conclusion
Just remember: after those five minutes are up, the real work begins. Turn it off. Go outside. Let them be bored. Let them scream. Let them find a stick and pretend it’s a dragon. digital playground babysitters
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