There is also a negative parenting component that smartphones and tablets enable, which is they can be used to occupy a child without effort. The causation her

There is also a negative parenting component that smartphones and tablets enable, which is they can be used to occupy a child without effort. The causation here is probably a mix of a lot of things but generally that society has rapidly changed without a lot of controls in place, smartphones being one that can't be ignored. The internet period is a big one. 25 years ago to call home from abroad was a 30-40$ phone call we did on a special occasion. Now we have instant access to anyone from anywhere.