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Embracing the 'Lazy Summer': Experts Weigh in on Sleep, Screen Time, and Downtime for Children

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As the annual debate over how children should spend their lengthy school holidays reignites, a recent viral essay by an American mother has sparked conversation about the virtue—and potential pitfalls—of letting kids sleep late, use screens, and simply do nothing all summer. The article, published on July 13, 2025, by Business Insider, describes a parent intentionally allowing her children the freedom to enjoy “lazy days” reminiscent of 1980s summers: sleeping in, relaxing at home, and engaging in unstructured leisure, often involving digital devices. This parenting decision, while resonant for many, raises important questions about the effects of unrestricted sleep, screen use, and downtime on children’s health, social development, and academic readiness—concerns that resonate with Thai families as school and community routines transform during the long summer break.

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