Parenting in the Digital Age
Parenting has always posed challenges, but the influence of technology has shifted expectations around effort and gratification. The instant rewards from devices contrast sharply with the delayed gratification required in real-life relationships and parenting. This generational shift has led to heightened expectations for ease and satisfaction, complicating the parenting journey.In this clip
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