Children: Connected online, distant in real life? The Effects That the Lack of Playing Together Has on Socialization Skills

Her CampusBy Heloisa ArévaloOct 16, 2026
Children: Connected online, distant in real life? The Effects That the Lack of Playing Together Has on Socialization Skills

Today, children can either play with toys or navigate online. They still play, but their development has been affected by excessive stimulation, and the lack of socialization skills that being around other kids shape the way they relate to the world now and in the future.

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