[callmeed]

I understand what you're saying and I do do those things with my children. My point was more that children provide a more pronounced example of how our decision to use something is influenced by both advertising and the design of the thing (be it video games, food, or a juicy gossip article). Those decisions can then turn into addiction.

Correct, young children don't understand moderation. But I posit that many adults don't either. And even when they do, those things mentioned above wage war against our desire to moderate.

Push notifications. A/B testing. Email notifications. Constant tweaks to the Facebook news feed algorithm. Those things aren't for children. Why do you think they exist? Have you ever read up on how BuzzFeed tests and changes article headlines in order to maximize clicks, time on page, and sharing? [0] It's quite fascinating. Do you think BuzzFeed wants you to use their site in moderation?

[0] https://www.wired.com/2014/12/new-media-2/