More than one set of parents has rolled their eyes at the idea of a playdate. That we’ve evolved to the point where our kids have scheduled play times with friends, much the way we’d schedule a work meeting with a vendor, is yet another way we’ve taken the spontaneity out of childhood. Who do we have to thank for the playdate? Well, like most things, it’s not an entirely simple answer. Working parents. Helicopter moms. Over-scheduled kids. These are all contributing factors. But logistically, we can thank the smart phone. Back when land lines were common, a kid…

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