NFTs Notícias: 30 Agosto 2025

Technology News

  • Bringing Back a Smartphone-Free Childhood: Community Efforts to Reclaim Real-Life Play
    October 26, 2025, 12:00 AM EDT. There was a time when kids played outdoors instead of screens, and today a growing movement aims to bring that balance back. Campaigns like The Balance Project and Smartphone Free Childhood push parents to delay smartphones and foster screen-free activities. Initiatives such as bike-buddy programs and Balance Boxes encourage outdoor play, while schools experiment with phone-free days to quiet classrooms and boost presence. Research cited by TIME and the UK group highlight links between excessive smartphone use and anxiety, attention issues, and sleep disruption. Proponents argue smartphones were not designed for kids and propose a cultural shift toward safer crosswalks, longer recesses, and more unstructured time outside. The shared goal is solidarity - allowing children to connect in person and develop independence beyond their devices.