The Unhinged Father
The Unhinged Father
The Unhinged Father
Your Kid's Boredom is a Feature, Not a Bug: Raising Screen-Smart Children in a Tech-Obsessed World
30 minutes Posted Mar 29, 2026 at 4:00 am.
Navigating the Digital Landscape
Screen Smart Parenting
The Importance of Boredom
Balancing Structure and Freedom
Creating Meaningful Memories
The Impact of Instant Gratification
Finding Balance in Childhood
Setting Boundaries with Technology
Modeling Healthy Technology Use
Vision for Our Childs Future
Encouraging Real World Interactions
Concluding Thoughts on Parenting and Technology
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We are raising the first generation of kids who will never know a world without screens, infinite content, and instant gratification — and most of us are figuring it out as we go. In this episode, Robbie gets real about his own phone habits, why "tough shit, go be bored" is actually good parenting, and how to raise kids who can live in the real world without being left behind in the digital one. No anti-technology rants. No shame for parents who hand over the tablet sometimes. Just an honest,...