# @thereadystate on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DT3hSSeggGJ
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/54041625-thereadystate-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/f2cfa83fd4.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-01-23T21:03:20.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** drkellystarrett (@thereadystate) — https://gondola.cc/thereadystate

## Caption

Kids today are growing up with screen-based childhoods instead of play-based ones—and the impact is showing. 📱⁠
From an Outward Bound perspective, this clip explores how increased screen time is linked to rising stress, social disconnection, and mental health struggles in young people, and why rebalancing technology with real-world experiences matters more than ever.⁠
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What You’ll Learn⁠
🧠 What a screen-based childhood is replacing⁠
📱 How excessive screen time affects kids’ mental health⁠
🌱 Why play, connection, and time outdoors reduce stress⁠
⚖️ How to think about technology as a tool—not a default⁠
🚶 Why stepping away from screens brings real relief⁠
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Comment '181' and we'll send you the link to tune in!⁠
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#AnxiousGeneration #KidsAndScreens #MentalHealth #OutwardBound #YouthWellbeing #DigitalBalance #OutdoorEducation #Parenting

## Stats

- **Views:** 392
- **Likes:** 50
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 4

## Tags

kidsandscreens, parenting, digitalbalance, youthwellbeing, mentalhealth, outwardbound, outdooreducation, anxiousgeneration

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