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Youngsters Trade Screens for Silverware at Social Gathering

Monday, June 30, 2025
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A Recent Hotel Event

Kids Enjoying the Moment

  • Buttering rolls
  • Posing for photos under a balloon arch

Free Dance Session

  • Girls bouncing to Dua Lipa's hit
  • Boys roughhousing
  • Parents recording the fun

Digital Etiquette vs. Traditional Skills

Old Norms

  • Mastering handwritten notes on fancy letterhead

New Skills

  • Sending thoughtful texts
  • Maintaining eye contact
  • Breaking the habit of constant phone checking

Shifting Social Skills

  • Navigating both digital and face-to-face interactions
  • Polite and considerate communication

The Role of Parents

  • Capturing moments on their phones
  • Encouraging real-time bonding

Modern Upbringing

  • A microcosm of modern upbringing
  • Adapting to new ways of connecting
  • Blending digital convenience with personal interaction

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