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Scenario

When your child prefers screens to imaginative play

My 8-year-old son only wants to play video games and when I suggest building a fort or playing pretend he rolls his eyes like I'm the most uncool person alive.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

A parent grieves the loss of shared wonder while their child gravitates toward predetermined digital experiences over open-ended creation.

Your guide for this
Nas
Nas works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Imaginative play — children and adults?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.