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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I find it interesting that many parents can't keep up with technology and don't see the distinctions in how it is used. An iPad/iPhone isn't really just a consumption device in the hands of a different age group. Teens and tweens will see it as more of a connection device -facetime, texting etc. Younger kids will see it as more of a creation device as they play interactive games, take pictures and movies, using the drawing tools. Parents will use it as a consumption device-reading email, news, e-books.

I don't see much purpose in having a "no technology mindset" and being proud of this. Kids need to understand how to use technology safely and effectively to engage in the modern world and be successful in their future careers. [/quote]

I don't judge parents if they decide that they want to raise kids a certain way (i.e., tech free).  But don't justify your parenting choices by making uninformed generalizations about mine. Not all of us are thoughtless barabarians.  My DH is in the tech field and we have given careful thought on how we can enhance our lives using some of the gadgets and related apps. As a result, or kids are unfazed by new technology, see it as a useful tool to augment things they need (for example, as an organization tool for an EFD kid) and do not waste a lot time with it otherwise.  But to each his/her own.[/quote]

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