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To not understand why anyone would buy these for a child (tech related)

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Gheesesndbuscuits · 25/07/2026 08:18

I don’t understand why anyone would get their child an iPad or tablet. Especially under ten and while a toddler even!

I know this sounds like I think I’m superior having not done it, but however I asked the question it would have come across like that. I’m far from a perfect parent and rely on the tv far too much for childcare when I’m making dinner or need to drink my tea in peace.

But iPads and tablets I don’t get, they’re so interactive and addictive. I genuinely can’t understand why you’d get one for a child. Especially when there’s tv that is more passive (though I accept not good either!).

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IDontDrinkTea · 25/07/2026 08:23

Because the school has been setting their homework on an app since reception. Hope that helps

cannibalfish · 25/07/2026 08:21

It’s my pet peeve as a parent and educator honestly. I wish I knew the reasoning for it being so common so I could shake people out of it.

There is never any need to encourage kids to be on screens imo.

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