Why today's teenagers don't understand cloud-watching
A teenager had never heard of cloud-watching, unable to picture lying in grass watching clouds become castles.
A teenager couldn't picture lying in grass watching clouds turn into castles. She'd never heard of the practice, and a reference in Joni Mitchell's song felt strange.
Boredom is known to boost creativity, imagination, and emotional health. But screens and busy schedules have made it rare.
Experts say parents who put their phones away help children enjoy these benefits.
- 15 years old
- Patient's age
- 96 times
- Daily phone checks
- Dr Michael Rich, paediatrician
- Expert
Why it mattersUnstructured time and boredom help children build creativity, imagination, and emotional health. This matters because kids today rarely experience it.
AustraliaAustralian parents increasingly struggle to balance screen time and unstructured play as overscheduling and digital life become the norm.
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