We have this problem with both apple cables and micro usb. The kids yank on them and the cables break. Charging cables just seem to be a consumable item. The di

We have this problem with both apple cables and micro usb. The kids yank on them and the cables break. Charging cables just seem to be a consumable item. The difference is that the ports in the micro usb devices also get damaged so pretty much all the android stuff we have that the kids are allowed near only charges if you wedge it in a special angle with a something bending the cable in the port. The lightning port seems to be much more robust than micro usb.