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Why? Is there some research I haven't seen that conclusively demonstrates some danger from interacting with electronics at an early age? Or is it a social or
by ensignavenger 9y ago
Why? Is there some research I haven't seen that conclusively demonstrates some danger from interacting with electronics at an early age? Or is it a social or personal preference?
- turtlebits 9y agoPersonal preference. I feel as entertainment, it's too "low barrier?" and I see too many parents using electronics as a distraction/anti-boredom tool. It also helps me be "more present" when I'm not using electronics (my phone) when I'm around my kid.
- dTal 9y agoI don't know of any research, but the issue is that it's too highly stimulating. Real life can't compete with carefully engineered intermittent dopamine rushes. So you end up with fidgety kids who are uncomfortable unless they're getting some sort of "fix". It's a silent epidemic. Some years ago I went hitchhiking through Iceland. Gorgeous country. Of all the cars I rode in, maybe half a dozen had children. In every instance - EVERY single instance - the child had an iPad or phone, and was playing with that instead of admiring some of the most beautiful scenery in the world.