Another thing to note is that in modern computing environments there’s infinite distractions. We’re always one click away from YouTube. Back then, the screen w

Another thing to note is that in modern computing environments there’s infinite distractions. We’re always one click away from YouTube. Back then, the screen was a playground one could poke and prod—without distraction, with a singular focus. This is especially important for children. Now we’re competing with the nearest iThing. I always think of the parents who buy their children the latest-and-greatest toys, only to find their child is more interested in the box. Or perhaps a stick and some bugs in the back yard.