I think one problem is the real world has become so car centric that it creates two problems:
- Kids rely on parents for transportation. Which usually means structured activities like camps etc over informal socializing.
- Kids getting around in the outside world is dangerous. We were wondering if our kids and friends could walk to a nearby ice cream shop. I think this would be more normal outside the US, it here it requires crossing a few intersections drivers cut through to get around.
As such I’d hypothesize kids will retreat to social media and virtual tools to connect because the real world isn’t that friendly.
- Kids rely on parents for transportation. Which usually means structured activities like camps etc over informal socializing.
- Kids getting around in the outside world is dangerous. We were wondering if our kids and friends could walk to a nearby ice cream shop. I think this would be more normal outside the US, it here it requires crossing a few intersections drivers cut through to get around.
As such I’d hypothesize kids will retreat to social media and virtual tools to connect because the real world isn’t that friendly.