Growing up watched: Are our homes becoming quiet surveillance spaces for children?
Technology has made constant parental oversight a routine in urban Indian homes, driven by genuine concerns for safety and academic focus. This pervasive monitoring, though often well-intentioned, is subtly changing childhood by fostering a culture of performance rather than genuine autonomy and trust. The article questions whether this constant observation hinders the development of independence and self-discovery.
Technology has made constant parental oversight a routine in urban Indian homes, driven by genuine concerns for safety and academic focus. This pervasive monitoring, though often well-intentioned, is subtly changing childhood by fostering a culture of performance rather than genuine autonomy and trust. The article questions whether this constant observation hinders the development of independence and self-discovery.
