Colman Noctor: Children click on screens instead of engaging in person

A 2023 study by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) in Britain found that nearly half of children experienced a further decline in social and emotional skills during the pandemic.

"Social anxiety can sometimes be a sign of a deeper issue, and a professional can offer strategies and support to help your child overcome their fears healthily."

A friend recently told me about his experience with his daughter, which highlighted the changing social norms among the younger generation. 

He was in the local park with his children and noticed one of his 10-year-old daughter’s school friends was also there with her parents. He suggested his daughter go over and say, ‘Hi’.