I've seen this in action with my son's cousin, who's now 6. The cousin, who has been handed a tablet or phone any time he becomes even mildly bored or upset for the last several years, now seems to live on YouTube because he can't handle interacting with reality. It's wild and sad to watch.
The chick-fil-a playroom was so clutch when I was a nanny. I’d get the kids combo of grilled chicken and a side of fruit and some milk, then I’d let her run around the playroom watching her from the table while I got work done on my laptop. She’d have loads of fun playing with kids or all on her own, I knew she was safe and I could keep an eye on her easy, and I had quiet time to get work done. Highly recommend!
I’ve always tried not to judge parents who utilize pads in this way, since I just don’t know their circumstances. But man oh man, it always just breaks my heart to see it so pervasively and casually used. Great overview, thank you!
I've seen this in action with my son's cousin, who's now 6. The cousin, who has been handed a tablet or phone any time he becomes even mildly bored or upset for the last several years, now seems to live on YouTube because he can't handle interacting with reality. It's wild and sad to watch.
The chick-fil-a playroom was so clutch when I was a nanny. I’d get the kids combo of grilled chicken and a side of fruit and some milk, then I’d let her run around the playroom watching her from the table while I got work done on my laptop. She’d have loads of fun playing with kids or all on her own, I knew she was safe and I could keep an eye on her easy, and I had quiet time to get work done. Highly recommend!
I’ve always tried not to judge parents who utilize pads in this way, since I just don’t know their circumstances. But man oh man, it always just breaks my heart to see it so pervasively and casually used. Great overview, thank you!