Have Attention Spans Been Declining?

Re:Have Attention Spans Been Declining? – Yes, 65% by benjaminwootton on Tuesday July 25, 2023 @03:23AM (#36859072)

I think we are on the right of the bell curve with our kids discipline (healthy eating, little screen time) but the picture you paint sounds miserable.

A sparse environment, no TV, simple toys, denying gifts from grandparents isn’t something noble.

Of course don’t let them eat cookies before dinner and sit on iPads all day, but there has to be some balance for everyone’s enjoyment and sanity.

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Re:Have Attention Spans Been Declining? – Yes, 65% by panta on Tuesday July 25, 2023 @05:50AM (#36860057)

> A sparse environment, no TV, simple toys, denying gifts from grandparents isn’t something noble.

Providing an environment conducive to personal growth IS noble. Of course it's not only a matter of removing damaging attention sinks, but also substituting those with more healthy alternatives, like books, activities, education, quality time with family, etc.

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