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> Peer pressure is not a good enough answer. It absolutely is. Enjoy having an isolated kid, I guess.

• Saline9515 3y ago
  As someone who was raised in a home without TV, sorry, but this is nonsense. I heard this dozens of times, but in reality, having a phone, a tv, a gameboy isn't going to make a difference. On the contrary, a kid without the latest consumerist gadget will likely have to develop social skills, and also will have to form new tastes and do different activities, such as reading, sport, etc etc - that will make him less isolated and a better individual. Anecdata, but my son is raised in a home without screens, and he's the most sociable toddler of the playground. Probably because his dopamine receptors aren't overloaded and that he's enjoying the stimulation of social interactions!
  • dunefox 3y ago
    Wait until later on when everything is done via apps.
• lolinder 3y ago
  I was raised to think for myself and avoid doing things just because my friends do them. It's worked out rather well for me, and I very much intend to help my kids learn the same.
  • dunefox 3y ago
    Let me guess, that was long before smartphones. It doesn't work the same way now.