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Addiction to devices is real. If that is the main criticism of this article, then I agree that it requires vigilance. But I think it’s unrealistic to expect pa

Addiction to devices is real. If that is the main criticism of this article, then I agree that it requires vigilance. But I think it’s unrealistic to expect parents to be fully present 100% of the time. It is important to be fully present enough of the time. I wonder if the author would equally criticize the use of novels or sketch pads. In my mind, there is a big difference between being fully present for a performance / competition vs being fully present for a practice. The first feels important. The second feels like being expected to attentively watch your kid playing in a playroom.

lthornberry 5y ago
It's not only not realistic, it's not good for kids. They need time that's not observed by their parents to grow and develop as autonomous individuals. Also, I find watching my daughter's dance practice boring, and I feel zero guilt for that. I'd rather read a book while she dances, and focus on her when I can actually play with her. The author is not a better parent than me, or than the other moms she's criticizing. She can feel smug if she wants, but I'm very confident in that.