Took away my kid's smart phone and gave them a flip. He's happier and even brags to his friends that it's a Nokia(generic term now) and therefore indestructible.
Sorry, but I think this is a dumb position to take. One of the reasons I am so successful is because my parents let me use a computer when I was really young.
Should a kid have limited apps and firewalled internet? Absolutely.
Should a kid have limited access, and a time limit to use the cell phone? Again, absolutely.
But to get rid of all of it is going to hinder their production in society. I know a fantastic kid, and he is a beast when it comes to programming languages. I couldn't imagine if his genius would have flourished the same without the exposure to technology, and I'm humble enough to know I don't have all the answers for him.
Took away my kid's smart phone and gave them a flip. He's happier and even brags to his friends that it's a Nokia(generic term now) and therefore indestructible.
Kids should 💯 not have access to the internet/apps with a smart phone. It is literally destroying them spiritually and physically.
Sorry, but I think this is a dumb position to take. One of the reasons I am so successful is because my parents let me use a computer when I was really young.
Should a kid have limited apps and firewalled internet? Absolutely.
Should a kid have limited access, and a time limit to use the cell phone? Again, absolutely.
But to get rid of all of it is going to hinder their production in society. I know a fantastic kid, and he is a beast when it comes to programming languages. I couldn't imagine if his genius would have flourished the same without the exposure to technology, and I'm humble enough to know I don't have all the answers for him.
So your friend is a robot? Cool
No, I stand by what I said.
It’s like people forgot there was a time when an iPhone didn’t exist
Yes a flip phone that only calls and texts is fine
Kid also has a college savings from the work he's done online, and already has a resume.
I bet you're not half as cool now, and you weren't back then either.
Maybe if you stop treating kids like morons, and give them the proper supervision, they too can flourish into geniuses by our standards.
I get it though, complaining is easier, and more important. This new generation is going to knock you on your ass, Boomer.