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What If It's Not the Phones?

24 days ago

Evolutionary psychologist Peter Gray argues that children's mental health issues stem from a lack of unstructured play and independence, not smartphones.
Gray's theory, outlined in his book 'Free to Learn', posits that play is essential for children to develop problem-solving skills and manage their own lives.
He critiques Jonathan Haidt's 'The Anxious Generation', which blames smartphones and social media for youth mental health crises, viewing it as limiting children's freedoms.
Gray's upcoming book, 'Restoring Childhood', attributes mental health declines to educational reforms like Common Core, which increased school stress and testing.