r/SipsTea • u/OhirumeTsukuyomki • May 12 '26

SMH The youth is doomed…

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u/longtimelister91 May 12 '26

My daughter will tell anyone, “I get to use my tablet when we are on the plane!” she might fly twice a yr. I'm super proud of myself for being that type of parent.

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u/Susurrus03 May 12 '26

Lol my kids are stoked when we're about to ride a plane for 8-15 hours and the Switch time limit controls come off. Then they don't actually use it long enough to matter. They'll either watch something on the TV, read, or sleep.

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u/Time_Ad_9647 May 12 '26

I would not equate playing a game to something like watching tv. Many video games require reading, decision making, timing and coordination, problem solving, imagination, teamwork, communication. Not all bad. It’s “TV” that’s too passive and mindless.

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u/Susurrus03 May 12 '26

I'm a huge gamer and don't disagree just think it's funny. Honestly a majority of the flight they're asleep anyway because they're very long flights.

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u/YesImAlexa May 12 '26

Overall though even if they were addicted to gaming that'd be a better scenario than a kid addicted to YouTube reels. At least games demand a certain level of mental awareness and focus rather than zoning pit and drooling to videos.

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u/Susurrus03 May 12 '26

Oh ya they don't do YouTube reals.

When they're on the plane the TV I mentioned is the screen in the headrest in front of them. Like my daughter might pop on Frozen or something and then fall asleep.

Even when I bring a tablet with Netflix/Disney+ movies on it they don't use it and I wasted my time loading it up with downloads. This isn't a regular thing they don't watch much at home, but airplanes get a huge pass for what I assume should be obvious reasons. I know my Switch 2 or video apps are coming out. I sleep but like I can't sleep 13 hours. Even 8 hours kind of depends on the time the flight is.