The structures of our brains are literally being altered by these attention thieves. The best gift a parent could give a child is NO smart phone. The next generation will have little ability to problem-solve, communicate effectively, or simply engage their imaginations. So many skills are being lost. And not only that, the constant and unrelenting over-stimulation of such a small part of the brain leaves people with central nervous systems that act like emotional triggers. Save yourself-turn off your phone and go for a walk in a park. Then read a book.