Not exact matches
Separation anxiety is different from the normal feelings older
kids have when they don't want a parent to
leave (which can usually be overcome if a child is
distracted enough).
German
kids tried to
distract themselves while waiting for a second treat by moving about, turning around, singing, talking and even
leaving the room.
It can be destructive in getting
kids distracted, there can be cyberbullying, there can be emotional impact on
kids feeling isolated or
left out in groups that are collaborative.
That's the latest hot take reaction to the issue of
kids being given permissive parental approval to stay up all night on their iOS devices,
leaving them sleep deprived and
distracted.