When photos like this go viral on the social media platform X, the lesson involves something far deeper than nostalgia.
In short, it reminds us that the modern world, in most every way imaginable, feels hostile toward children.
On Wednesday, author and journalist Nancy French posted a photo of a McDonald’s “play place” in Franklin, Tennessee, which she described as “heartbreaking,” for it featured nothing more than two small chairs in front of two digital screens mounted to the wall in one corner.
As of Thursday afternoon, French’s photo had more than 3.5 million views on X.
This is so heart breaking. I’m at a new McDonalds in Franklin, TN and look at their “play place” for children. Two screens/two chairs. 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/j2gxrJZklq
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