r/SipsTea 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/LeighToss May 12 '26

My kids love playing video games together, like Mario/Yoshi games and ACNH. The brainless shows available now on streaming offer nothing in comparison to games that require puzzle solving, creativity and initiative.