Why are kids so out of control now? "In my day..." there was accountability, respect for teachers and the school and kids paid attention in class."
Kids rely on school for social development. What happens when the only contact they have with almost everyone is using a screen. Instead of developing relationships with real people with real feelings and expectations, they have a relationship with some image on screen that they can turn off and walk away from. It feels very impersonal to them, to their teachers and to their parents.
The need for connection is more important now than it ever has been. None of us were actually 'seen' for who we are. There were no hugs, no eye contact, no looks of encouragement, understanding or care. Physicality is extremely important to social development. Seeing someone, hearing them, feeling their presence, being able to pass something or share something with someone was taken away.
It has affected us world wide. It has taken empathy away. We are all acting out in our own way because of this global trauma.
Be kind. Be understanding.
The need for connection is more important now than it ever has been. None of us were actually 'seen' for who we are. There were no hugs, no eye contact, no looks of encouragement, understanding or care. Physicality is extremely important to social development. Seeing someone, hearing them, feeling their presence, being able to pass something or share something with someone was taken away.
It has affected us world wide. It has taken empathy away. We are all acting out in our own way because of this global trauma.
Be kind. Be understanding.
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