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NightSide - Are We Ruining Childhood For Today's Children?

BOSTON (CBS) - According to Boston College Professor Peter Gray, allowing children to simply play is a crucial part of learning and development. But with all of the structure and restrictions we have placed on them in today's world, are we still allowing kids to be kids? How does the way you played as a child compare with the way kids play now? Do you think it is an important part of childhood? How have social media and other technology advances changed the way kids grow up?

Originally broadcast September 25th, 2015.

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