So essentially, the early 90s? As a kid for part of that time, I have to say my gut reaction is supportive. Three of the most important consequences of your a

So essentially, the early 90s? As a kid for part of that time, I have to say my gut reaction is supportive. Three of the most important consequences of your above were (1) creating boredom, (2) promoting independent in-person social interaction, and (3) emphasizing present-ness in the moment. All in ways that are very difficult for children to experience today. Many of my most impressionable and favorite childhood moments came from hanging out with friends, being bored, and getting engrossed in whatever we came up with... ... nowadays at that age, we probably wouldn't even get together and would immediately fire up our consumptive dopamine bricks to banish the first hint of boredom.