Alliance for Responsible Citizenship – 18feb2025.
“How will children who are so constantly artificially stimulated ever learn to think, imagine, create or just be still?”
In her ARC 2025 speech, Sophie Winkleman lays out a compelling case for the return to an ‘analog’ upbringing for our children and young people, warning of the adverse effects of excessive technology use, particularly in our education systems.
Sophie Winkleman is an actress and patron of several charities, including CURE International, the Children’s Surgery Foundation, and School-Home Support. She serves on the board for a chain of academy schools in the UK and campaigns against screens for children.
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Marilyn Buschle wrote the following video comment.
Amen! One of the saddest moments in my life just happened the other day. My granddaughter has always loved to read and to be read to. What a joy it’s been for me to read piles of books to my grandchildren every time we were together. It was our very favorite thing to do. I had to limit them to 5 books each before bed. When all 3 of them were spending the night they would agree to go up to bed over an hour before their bedtime so all their choices could be read as we cuddled in bed. Such precious memories. We also loved play games and exploring the outdoors. Well…. it’s no surprise what happened when they were given smartphones. Grandma’s house isn’t so much fun anymore. Grandma limits phone time to 30 minutes when they’re over. Arguing and crying erupts when it’s time to unplug. Little excitement for all the fun we had. Not very excited to come to grandma’s. Not as many phone calls. I know their parents aren’t trying to hurt them or hurt our beautiful relationship. There’s resentment if I should say anything. My story is being repeated all over our country (US) and it’s so sad and damaging. As for my sad moment…. My granddaughter, who always loved to read said to me, “I hate to read. It takes too long and I want time for my phone.” I cried. Parents, if you read this I beg you to not give your child a cellphone and if they already have one, put severe limits on screen time. Don’t let it destroy real relationships between family and friends. Be the parent before it’s too late. God bless you.
Source – Alliance for Responsible Citizenship
