It's time children went back to their toys, take a break from online gaming

Compared with earlier generations, primary school children are losing interest in toys at an earlier age. PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO
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SINGAPORE - "Can we play later?" a boy is overheard asking his friend outside a school gate one recent afternoon.

"Yeah, sure. See you," the other child replies.

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