Screens, Not Toys: The Real Parenting Shift | San Francisco News

Toy Story 5’s tablet-obsessed kid isn’t just fiction—it’s a mirror to real-life parenting struggles. Dr. Don Grant reveals kids today are deeply wired to tech, not toys, urging parents to ditch rigid screen limits and instead ask: What, where, when, why, and with whom? He highlights texting as the new social norm and even admits some kids think their parents are worse at tech. But here’s the kicker: parents must lead by example—because a parent’s own device habits can erode a child’s sense of security and parent-child bonding. It’s not about banning screens, but about balancing tech so it serves us, not the other way around. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dc1c008e11eac6a8