When Weekends Were Free: What Teens Lost in the Age of Constant Connection
When Weekends Were Free: What Teens Lost in the Age of Constant Connection  
Podcast: Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy
Published On: Mon Mar 09 2026
Description: Remember when teens spent weekends wandering the neighborhood and doing things just for fun, without documenting it online? In this episode of Facing the Dark, Wayne and Dr. Kathy reflect on what young people have lost in the age of constant connectivity and why kids still need unstructured time, real relationships, and room to grow in independence.