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> My kids computers are setup next to mine and I keep an eye on what they're playing. laptops and phones mage that a lot harder.

• toshinoriyagi 1y ago
  They don't have to have those. Depending on your definition of "kids", most people on HN I imagine are not giving their kids phones, laptops, or tablets at young ages (maybe less than ~13?). And if they do, I imagine the devices are somewhat locked down and monitored. I think the more technologically literate a person is, the more wary they are of unfettered access to it for children. Hence, preferring a stationary desktop where use can be supervised.
  • graemep 1y ago
    I agree desktops are best, and they are what my kids started with, but there is a lot of pressure to give kids phones. For example, where I live, the cheapest (monthly) bus tickets require an app, so kids need a smartphone to get to school (or their parents have to pay a lot more for daily tickets). There is a lot of social pressure on the kids too. There are lots of activities that have either moved online or are organised online. Lots of ways to get left out.
    • sillyfluke 1y ago
      >bus tickets require an app this stuff seems criminal to me...and outright bigotry against poor people.