My partner and I were just having a similar conversation. About how we "feel bad" when our child uses their tablet a lot in a day but we're not quite sure why.

My partner and I were just having a similar conversation. About how we "feel bad" when our child uses their tablet a lot in a day but we're not quite sure why. When using the tablet they are playing educational games about sorting/identifying shapes and colors, painting by numbers, solving puzzles, etc. Or watching/listening to songs that are teaching them colors, numbers, letters, etc. And dancing around because they like the music. These are drilling home lessons in a fun and repetitive way that we simply could not do for our child otherwise. And we've seen educational jumps from it too. Plus, let's be real, I make my living through a screen. So why is "screen time" stigmatized as a bad thing? I've come to the realization that screens are not an evil thing to be minimized at all costs. They are the most powerful tool of the modern age. It's just important to get some exercise and fresh air too.