Even so, you could just have the ipad and not install messaging apps or social media. Or turn off notifications. Or even disconnect it from the internet. Delete

Even so, you could just have the ipad and not install messaging apps or social media. Or turn off notifications. Or even disconnect it from the internet. Delete the wifi password so you have to manually connect it when you need to download apps or whatever. Apple provides a fairly sophisticated set of focus modes and distraction prevention features.