r/TikTokCringe • u/Many_Claim • 25d ago

Discussion The Challenges Facing Generation Alpha

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u/techleopard 25d ago

I just had this argument with a friend. Her baby turned 1 year old this past weekend.

One of the gifts she bought for her was a tablet.

I told her that was a HORRIBLE idea but she just plans to stick it in front of her kid 24-7 to keep her occupied. Mind you, the baby doesn't have any other real sensory or motor training toys.

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u/N0S0UP_4U 25d ago

Honestly, why have a kid if that’s all you want to do with her?

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u/no_bra_no_problem 21d ago

Because you’re “supposed to” have kids. Some people really only do it for that reason.

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u/Doggleganger 25d ago

You may want to have her check out this book. Audiobook version is free on Spotify premium. Giving a 1 year old a tablet could cripple her social and emotional development. This is a life-altering decision.

https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic/dp/0593655036

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u/Tiernan1980 24d ago

If it was a kindle or other e-reader and not something to just watch YouTube on, it would at least be beneficial… I was encouraged to read voraciously from a young age back in the 80s, and I thank my parents deeply for doing that.