I was born in 1989 so my early childhood was spent in the 90's. No one knew it then but 90’s kids were the last generation to have a childhood without the internet. Every generation since has had access to the internet and most homes have a computer or device. Fast forward 25 years and screens have taken over our lives. Anywhere and everywhere we have access to the internet and our pastime is swallowed whole by memes, reels and you tube tutorials.

‘Screentime’ is a buzzword in today's world of parenting. 

We see children on screens in the car, at restaurants, at home and even on family outings. Children are spending less time engaged in unstructured play, exploring their imaginations and daydreaming.  The constant stimulation and instant gratification offered by digital devices is robbing children of an essential element of childhood, boredom.