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It's not quite that simple. Literally all their schoolmates are watching shows, playing video games etc. So they become ostracized as a result of not having the
by duderific 3y ago
It's not quite that simple. Literally all their schoolmates are watching shows, playing video games etc. So they become ostracized as a result of not having the same context as the other kids.
We're trying like hell to slow the onslaught with my son, but the kids make fun of him because "you don't even play Roblox" or whatever.
The public schools are all in on screens, at least where we are. They literally issued my kindergartener a Chromebook and expect us to do 30 minutes a night on the apps they recommend. It's really disheartening.
- slothtrop 3y ago> they become ostracized I think this is a strong overstatement. It's one thing to be completely out of the loop for any and all media, and another to watch perdiodically. Sports are still huge, so obviously there's a significant demo of kids who aren't solely watching tv and gaming all the time. > the kids make fun of him Some. That can happen whether your kid is glued to screens or not.
- dudul 3y agoI sympathize. As I said my kids school doesn't use screens and has a strict no media/screen policy at home. And yet, some families don't comply and a few kids will bring these convos to the play yard. Even if it's a minority it's still very disruptive. Maybe you can find local groups of like minded families for your kids to find friends.
- fomine3 3y ago"screen" is too wide category for what people do. Reading textbook on "screen" is almost same as the real book. Watching educational YouTube could be great. Watching YouTube Shorts isn't so good.