• via The Guardian
When Four-Year-Olds Can't Climb Stairs: The Collapse of Basic Child Development
The Facts Teachers Won't Sugar-Coat Anymore
A recent survey reveals a disturbing trend: many children are starting school without fundamental physical skills like climbing stairs or sitting upright. This decline in basic child development highlights systemic failures in parenting, health services, and government support, exacerbated by economic pressures and increased screen time.