Why I Bought My Kids a Game Boy Color

Why I Bought My Kids a Game Boy Color

Thomas Wilcox
Published on: 27/05/2026

Why one dad chose a Game Boy Color as a slower, simpler screen experience for his kids—and what it taught him about home leadership.

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