[SamPatt]

I can see how it's worrying, but mostly as a replacement for real connections - if instead it supplements them, then not so bad.

Most children love talking to a fun adult who enjoys talking to them. As parents we hope to be that adult for them most of the time, but of course that's not easy to do all the time.

If parents made a tool like this a crutch and it replaced quality time with them or they were less likely to hang out with their friends, then yeah that's a big problem. If they use it as a learning aide or occasional fun diversion, it seems great.

[reducesuffering]

How are phones going as a "supplement" for real connections? 25% of university students (digital natives) on antidepressants?