💨 Abstract

The author describes taking their seven-year-old son, Felix, to a football club activity day, expecting excitement but observing disengaged and rude behavior from some children. This "Gen Alpha stare," accompanied by abruptness and rudeness, seems to be impacting social and communication skills. The author attributes this trend to screen time and the pandemic, noting that adults also need to limit their own device usage and model good behavior.

Courtesy: Annette Kellow