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Chris Murphy: “The fall off in socialization has been even more severe for…”

Featuring: Chris Murphy, Democratic | U.S. Senate from Connecticut

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Trump's Shutdown: Can The Democrats Save Healthcare? w/ Sen. Chris Murphy

Published | Video Starts at 32:32

Today, the average adult spends half as much time every week with friends and family in person than they did just 30 years ago. The fall off in socialization has been even more severe for our kids. They're in some instances spending 60, 70% less time in in-person communion than they were just generations ago. You know, you have to work longer hours now to be able to make ends meet, so there's less leisure time available for you. We have a isolation and loneliness epidemic in this country. (32:32–32:49)

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Asserts that children spend 60-70% less time in person with others compared to previous generations.

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