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I don't know about the study but when I cut out the Internet my kids become productive real fast - one cleans up her room other will look out the window and fin

I don't know about the study but when I cut out the Internet my kids become productive real fast - one cleans up her room other will look out the window and find the lawn needs mowing and will happily mow and sometimes even edge. Some times they come and talk to me. I then give them Internet back - so far it's a good positive feedback loop for them. I guess it won't work with all kids - mine like doing other things but are just too distracted when there's Internet.

AstralStorm 10y ago
It works in my experience with cousins. Kids can easily go through whole summer break without apparent issues. Both the girls and boys enjoyed physical activity (different kinds most for each kid surprisingly with one exception) Half of the kids liked to draw in a group. All of them liked board games. One boy liked to take apart and analyse computer hardware and other things mechanical. One girl liked to play with the piano and synthesiser. The other boys liked PE more and another girl liked to play football with them. One girl liked much more complex books than expected and talking about them. Sample size of 10. Age and 9-12. Generally 2-3 at a time. Kids were very used to social media and passive entertainment as well as computer games. Also movies on demand. They are allowed to make and talk to friends but not borrow cellphones, computers or watch TV. They were not separated from parents. (also parents are sadly often busy with their lives and earning money. I bet kids like the personal touch and attention)