In this and other ways, she’s part of a generation living in a particular new type of bubble — one without other children. Still, a growing number of studies highlight the value of social interaction to brain development. On one hand, it allows children to engage in virtual play by Zoom or FaceTime with grandparents, family friends or other children. That’s the case of Erinn and Craig Sheppard, parents of a 15-month-old, Rhys, who live in Santa Monica, California. “These children are not lacking in social interaction,” she said, noting that they are getting “the most important” interaction from their parents.

Source: bd News24 December 10, 2020 06:56 UTC