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July 04, 2024

The Digital Native's Dilemma: Balancing Screen Time with Real-World Skills

The Digital Native's Dilemma: Balancing Screen Time with Real-World Skills
In 2010, Nicholas Carr's The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains sparked a debate that still rages today: how are digital technologies shaping our minds and lives? For today's children, the "digital natives," technology isn't just a tool—it's the water they swim in. At Oclef, we're navigating these waters daily, balancing the power of tech with the irreplaceable value of real-world skills. The average child now spends over seven hours a day in front of screens. It's a statisti...
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