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What does it mean?
Television distracts people from interacting with one another.
In plain terms
People watch screens instead of each other.
What can you take from it?
Put away screens to connect with people.

Where it applies

  • family time
  • social gatherings
  • dinner

Putting it to work

  • limit screen time
  • engage in conversation
  • unplug together

Questions to consider

  • Are you ignoring people around you?
  • How much time do you spend on screens?

Another view

TV can sometimes facilitate shared experiences.

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