A Parent Asks: Are Screen-Heavy Sleepovers The New Reality?
Briefly

The article discusses a Reddit post highlighting a parent's frustration after hosting a slumber party where many children brought electronic devices. Instead of interacting and playing together, the kids were absorbed in their screens, which disappointed the host. Other parents chimed in, sharing their own experiences with children bringing devices to social gatherings, revealing a growing trend that disrupts social interactions and leaves parents unsure how to handle the situation. This trend raises questions about modern playdates and how families navigate screen time.
Overall-Paramedic expresses disappointment after hosting a slumber party where half the kids brought devices, which led to little interaction and engagement among them.
One parent shared their discomfort discussing device usage with another child and how it impacted their decision to invite them back.
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