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TheRiverOtter t1_j0210ms wrote

Reply to comment by PhasmaFelis in Frequently using digital devices to soothe young children may backfire. The habit of using devices to manage difficult behavior strengthens over time as media demands strengthen as well. The more often devices are used, the less practice children - get to use other coping strategies by Wagamaga

We have a strict "no screens at the table" policy during meal times. It's been most difficult to enforce with the boomer grandparents.

Mom, you flew over 2,000 miles to hang out with your grandkids, you don't need to play Candy Crush right now.

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NevyTheChemist t1_j02antf wrote

But they were the ones always scolding you for playing the Nintendo.

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legos-legos-legos t1_j02x8tm wrote

My parents won an SNES shortly before I was born and after a week my dad sold it to a friend because they were worried about how much time they were spending on it.

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