(Kid needs to learn some self-reliance, right?) But we're also not saying you should plant a smartphone in your 18-month-old's hand, leave him or her to fend for his or herself, then head out to the Vegas Strip to party hard. And in the digital age, you probably don't want to shield your child entirely from technology, as they will probably be inundated with it later. Negativity, in the form of guilt or judgment, probably isn't going to help anyone. Don't Miss: How to Keep Your Kids Safe on YouTube for Android & iOS.But is all of this judgment and guilt necessary? The only thing worse is the guilt you place on yourself. And while these "experts" may be doing it out of selfless concern for your child's brain, it's far more likely they just like to judge other people. You are, however, likely to receive unsolicited advice from self-appointed experts about the evils of screen time. Imagine what your child could do if they were able to harness this technical aptitude and put it to good use - and they can, with learning apps. But give him your smartphone, and in a mere five minutes, he can take 100 pictures of the carpet, send weird messages, and delete essential apps. Give an 18-month-old a shoe, check back 10 minutes later, and it's a very big maybe he will have it on his foot.
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