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Is that so? So a kid will always prefer to use a tablet than visit their fun friends or do something exciting? They likely use it because they are bored, just l

Is that so? So a kid will always prefer to use a tablet than visit their fun friends or do something exciting? They likely use it because they are bored, just like adults are. We're all humans in the end. Just let them use it, but if they use too much, you need to give a good example of what would be an alternative, also what are their responsibilities. If they are getting good grades and keep their room organized, why can't they do whatever they like? This smells like abuse. Is it really different if a kid is exposed to cigars at 12 or 18? I don't think so. I just wouldn't give them cigars and would make sure that they know how bad this is for their health, as well live in a community that would lessen the likelihood of such thing happening. You don't have control of whether this will happen though. But in the end, they'll fulfil their own destiny, if their ultimate destiny is to smoke cigarettes or do heroine when they grow up, let it be. Try to conquer them with your example, and they will want to follow your footsteps. But if you are boring adult with a shitty life and sad, be sure they'll find another example to aspire to.

lm28469 4y ago
> So a kid will always prefer to use a tablet than visit their fun friends or do something exciting? Would a nomad from 2000 years ago prefer your jar of honey or roaming for 3 hours to find a few berries and a squirrel ? You should look at "formative years", how habits are formed and picked by young kids, &c. they are sponges, much more than adults are
vikaveri 4y ago
> They likely use it because they are bored, just like adults are. Apps are designed to keep you engaged and kids, just like adults, need time to get bored. Being bored and having nothing to do is when imagination and creativity grows
oaktrout 4y ago
Lol at not letting them use a tablet as much as they want being abuse. Maybe their room is clean and their grades are good but they aren't developing social skills because the tablet is their only hobby. IMO, part of parenting is making choices for kids because their brains aren't developed enough to understand the consequences. As a 7 year old, I want cake now, I don't care that I will be obese later.
D13Fd 4y ago
> So a kid will always prefer to use a tablet than visit their fun friends or do something exciting? Pretty much. Modern tablets and apps are hopelessly strong eyeball magnets for kids. You have to pry them away, sometimes physically, and everything else will seem boring in comparison.
fatnoah 4y ago
> So a kid will always prefer to use a tablet than visit their fun friends or do something exciting? I'm sure it varies from kid to kid, but my (now) 15 year-old always preferred visiting friends over generally unrestricted access to XBox or other electronic entertainments. It wasn't even close. Hell, even a bike ride or "adventure" with mom or dad was preferable, possibly because there would be a playground, treat, or other fun along the way. Now that they're older, mom and dad don't have as much say, but most online time is spent with friends, but getting together IRL still trumps being online. Again, we try to encourage this by always saying "yes" to any remotely reasonable request to drive them somewhere, have some cash to hang out downtown, etc.

lm28469 4y ago

> So a kid will always prefer to use a tablet than visit their fun friends or do something exciting? Would a nomad from 2000 years ago prefer your jar of honey or roaming for 3 hours to find a few berries and a squirrel ? You should look at "formative years", how habits are formed and picked by young kids, &c. they are sponges, much more than adults are

vikaveri 4y ago

> They likely use it because they are bored, just like adults are. Apps are designed to keep you engaged and kids, just like adults, need time to get bored. Being bored and having nothing to do is when imagination and creativity grows

oaktrout 4y ago

Lol at not letting them use a tablet as much as they want being abuse. Maybe their room is clean and their grades are good but they aren't developing social skills because the tablet is their only hobby. IMO, part of parenting is making choices for kids because their brains aren't developed enough to understand the consequences. As a 7 year old, I want cake now, I don't care that I will be obese later.

D13Fd 4y ago

> So a kid will always prefer to use a tablet than visit their fun friends or do something exciting? Pretty much. Modern tablets and apps are hopelessly strong eyeball magnets for kids. You have to pry them away, sometimes physically, and everything else will seem boring in comparison.

fatnoah 4y ago

> So a kid will always prefer to use a tablet than visit their fun friends or do something exciting? I'm sure it varies from kid to kid, but my (now) 15 year-old always preferred visiting friends over generally unrestricted access to XBox or other electronic entertainments. It wasn't even close. Hell, even a bike ride or "adventure" with mom or dad was preferable, possibly because there would be a playground, treat, or other fun along the way. Now that they're older, mom and dad don't have as much say, but most online time is spent with friends, but getting together IRL still trumps being online. Again, we try to encourage this by always saying "yes" to any remotely reasonable request to drive them somewhere, have some cash to hang out downtown, etc.