Boon developed a photo series called "Childhood in the Raw", in which she documented her four children as they went about their technology-free life from the family's acres of property in rural New Zealand. The children do not have a TV or modern electronic devices, nor are they schooled.
She decided soon after enrolling her children in a school that disallowed computers and TV in early education that this philosophy would govern the entirety of their lives; rather than forcing traditional education, the children are encouraged to read and research as they discover new information.
This boundless freedom from technology has allowed her children to "make their own fun. They are uninfluenced by TV programs," she said.
Perhaps this approach to education and way of life in a technology-driven world will prove successful enough that future generations will be inspired to put down their phones and tablets, and instead explore the world around them.
Below are some examples of Boon's work.
She says she'd like people to be moved in some way by her photos.
Obviously I've been moved to post this. And what I want to say is that perhaps the choice of monochrome is unfortunate - I felt a passing parental-type urge to save the children from such a grim-looking environment and to put smiles on their faces.
My children had access to television and to digital technology...and they still had frequent 'wild' adventures in 'nature', made playthings, meals, experiments etc from scratch, and equally enjoyed lots of ad hoc physical games with siblings and friends. But that's a parent's job, to provide a well rounded and balanced upbringing which stretches curiosity and abilities.
I'm not really sure what these photos are intended to show. They're kids. Running around. Without TV, without digital tech.
They don't seem happy.