Originally Posted by
mstateglfr
If the kids have quit all their sports and outdoor activities, then I would first question if the kids liked those activities to begin with(many kids simply arent outdoor kids). Then I would question why the parents dont set parameters to create a healthy balance between leisure(iphone/video games) and activity(sports, painting, crafts, etc).
...or i guess we can blame phones instead.
Those kids I mentioned liked biking, hiking, skiing etc before but their parents didn't really encourage it & it was never self-directed. The helicopter parents encouraged organized activities like music/dance/football/scouting etc but the kids have lost interest in those whether indoor or outdoor. Sure, parents should set a balance but now it seems they're satisfied if the kid just keeps up with homework. Media (incl WaPo) says that if kids don't have Phones they'll be ostracized.