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I don't have unlimited resources. I work to keep my family afloat. I don't let my kids be on the iPad so I can get on with work. It's not a practical solution, it's an _easy_ solution. I'm sorry the article makes you feel like a bad parent, but don't go into denial mode to make yourself feel better about what you're doing.
You have absolutely no idea about family situation or financial situation or where parent commenter live (and in which circumstances), yet you indirectly call she/him bad parent and accuse she/him of denial. And yet looks like you 100% sure that you solution of blocking access to iPads is the best solution for kids. By the way, by blocking access to iPad, in your opinion, what exactly you achieved?
I'm not saying this to put people down, but drag them up. Don't let excuses limit you. Those where I grew up who did, are still there. I my comment back and I definitely came across too strong, and think this is a sore point for me.
> By the way, by blocking access to iPad, in your opinion, what exactly you achieved?
Wouldn't have gotten into it because I know it's divisive without being constructive, but since you ask; I believe what we're doing to our kids as a society by allowing them consumer devices like the iPad will only be felt fully in 10-15 years from now. I think it's turning the next generation into people who can't take discomfort, quiet, or a still mind — and that's the tip of the iceberg.