My daughter was a creative genius, then we bought her an iPhone

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[–][deleted] 4 insightful - 3 fun4 insightful - 2 fun5 insightful - 3 fun -  (0 children)

sounds like the parents fail at life and failed the kid and did not teach her self-discipline

[–]distortedlinds 4 insightful - 2 fun4 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 2 fun -  (5 children)

this is why it seems impossible to want to have a kid in this era, no one knows how to navigate away from the iphone.

[–]bobbobbybob 4 insightful - 2 fun4 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 2 fun -  (4 children)

I have Children. Gave them an ipad real young, they were bored by them by age 5

[–]distortedlinds 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

I cannot even fathom this being true. If it is, then you/your kids are the severe minority. I cannot base anything off that vague comment. What apps did they use, how long ,etc. I mean, 5 years old? Seriously?....

[–]bobbobbybob 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

I loaded on up with educational apps, and one dumb (easy) addictive game.

They gave up on the addictive game, but occasionally still play the educational stuff. 22 learn, baby words, abby monkey, etc etc

[–]distortedlinds 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

well thats actually nice to hear. thanks for sharing :)

[–]bobbobbybob 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

no worries. I think the ability to keep repeating boring AF things really helps with early learning. My boy can count to 100 and beyond, is figuring out words and spelling, knows his alphabet and a bunch of countries, animals, foods, shapes etc etc all due to those apps. They are great! Not sure what he's going to do when he reaches school age.

[–]Intuit 3 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

Two things: the phone is an interface to another world where the child can build things, but those things are much more oriented towards getting social praise etc. rather than intrinsic rewards. And, the phone is a powerful distraction device for those who have a painful life they want to be distracted from.

[–]jet199 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Everyone thinks their little angel is a genius.

Everyone is horrified when their bright, inquisitive and kind kid turns into a dull, morose teen obsessed by social trends.

[–]wuzizname 1 insightful - 2 fun1 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

Newsflash: cute preteen girl turns into manipulative bratty teen. Parents too lazy to have discipline. More at 11.