Studies have shown that the hippocampus, which is essential for spatial orientation, can shrink over time, particularly among children who rely heavily on digital maps.
In just a few generations, children have gone from exploring up to six miles from home to hardly venturing beyond 300 yards, due to reliance on technology.
The prevalence of agoraphobia among children has risen by 50%, affecting their mental health and creating a biophobia, or fear of the natural world.
As children engage less with nature and outdoor activities, they develop a sense of hostility towards environmental conservation, a troubling trend for the future.
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