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Decline in Independent Activity as a Cause of Decline in Children's Mental Wellbeing: Summary of the Evidence.

Peter Gray, David Lancy, David Bjorklund  ·  2023

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Gray, Lancy, and Bjorklund summarise the evidence that declining child-directed free play and independent activity are primary drivers of rising anxiety, depression, and mental health problems in young people.