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People who raised their kids without exposing them far too much to smartphones, tablets and modern tech, how did you do it? Were there any challenges involved? (beehaw.org)
submitted 1 year ago by cloudynight88@beehaw.org to c/chat@beehaw.org
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I'm 22 years old, not in a relationship and I don't have any kids yet so I'm just asking out of curiosity.

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[-] bbbhltz@beehaw.org 8 points 1 year ago

Oh yes, even today. The iPads really only come out during long plane rides or when the parents have guests over. They are 8 and 12 and prefer reading now.

[-] cloudynight88@beehaw.org 4 points 1 year ago

That's great, I'm sure it even made them do better at school as they're probably not as easily distracted by tech.

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