Many in the media simply name the "pandemic" as the thing that hurt kids learning, ability to go outside, or socialize. But I think, as this article describes, it's important to consider the "how" in which COVID changed young people's behavior. It's led to increased screen time which we know impacts these elements of kids' well-being.
I would value knowing more details to this study, as it just isn't our experience with my 3 boys, now ages 17, 20, and 23, who live in Southern CA. Trying to figure out if they're more outliers. I definitely think having social parents is a big factor in encouraging social activity.
Many in the media simply name the "pandemic" as the thing that hurt kids learning, ability to go outside, or socialize. But I think, as this article describes, it's important to consider the "how" in which COVID changed young people's behavior. It's led to increased screen time which we know impacts these elements of kids' well-being.
I would value knowing more details to this study, as it just isn't our experience with my 3 boys, now ages 17, 20, and 23, who live in Southern CA. Trying to figure out if they're more outliers. I definitely think having social parents is a big factor in encouraging social activity.