Being surrounded by constant, quick distractions is passively, accidentally, incidentally working to change kids' nature with or without you. You can choose to be a teacher and actively participate in the process or you can choose be a bystander and let other influences have their way unchallenged.
There are no universal rules when it comes to people. But, what I've observed and what I've had reported to me by those who have studied the issue has pretty consistently shown people who pursue their goals more stubbornly achieving those goals more reliably. And conversely, people who are more easily distracted/dissuaded struggling more and having a more difficult time.
If I cared about a kid that seemed easily distracted/dissuaded, I would do what I could to set that kid up to achieve his/her goals more reliably with less struggle and difficulty. (please don't take this into a discussion the value of achievement vs struggle and difficulty)
There are no universal rules when it comes to people. But, what I've observed and what I've had reported to me by those who have studied the issue has pretty consistently shown people who pursue their goals more stubbornly achieving those goals more reliably. And conversely, people who are more easily distracted/dissuaded struggling more and having a more difficult time.
If I cared about a kid that seemed easily distracted/dissuaded, I would do what I could to set that kid up to achieve his/her goals more reliably with less struggle and difficulty. (please don't take this into a discussion the value of achievement vs struggle and difficulty)