She’s A Researcher Discussing All Of The Negative Effects She’s Observed Among “iPad Kids” Between The Ages Of Three Months And Three-Years-Old
Everywhere we go—from restaurants to grocery stores—we see kids glued to a screen displaying bright, flashing colors and fun, upbeat songs.
On TikTok, discussions surrounding the idea of “iPad kids” have emerged, with people fiercely debating whether or not technology is detrimental to the growth and development of children.
The big question is: should elementary school-aged kids or younger be using devices like iPads?
According to TikToker Liv (@ratiliciousxx), the answer is no. She works in research with kids between the ages of three months to three years, and she’s talking about the negative effects she’s observed in kids who regularly use iPads.
In her video, which has received 1.4 million views, she starts by mentioning a video she recently saw of a mom saying that people with no kids do not have the right to give advice to parents who choose to let their children use iPads.
To those defending iPads, Liv states that it’s very easy to tell who is an iPad kid and who isn’t, especially in her line of work.
“There is a big difference between babies who are exposed to screens 24/7 and babies who are not, and you can tell within like the first ten minutes of meeting a baby,” said Liv.
She added that when a parent was given an iPad in front of their child and the child wasn’t allowed to have it, they would throw major tantrums.
Liv has also witnessed babies ages eight to ten months old who have no interest in actual baby toys but will light up when they spot an iPad.
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She believes that the parenting method of letting children have high amounts of screen time is flawed, and it raises concerns about iPad kids’ learning skills and their ability to cope with boredom.
It seems that the young children of today do not have the opportunity to find ways to entertain themselves.
When they start to show signs of disinterest or unrest, they get an iPad shoved in front of their faces, which will, of course, grab their attention. This allows parents to continue what they are doing without interruption.
Connecting to technology may have its advantages, but it’s just as important to disconnect from it as well.
Children need to be provided with other outlets so they can pick up new skills. In the comments section, many TikTok users voiced their agreement with Liv and noted some instances involving iPad kids that they’ve seen.
“I saw iPad kids at Disney World. Not waiting in lines, just walking around the park zoned out into the iPads,” shared one user.
“I work in daycare, and one of the infants is literally 3-months-old and can’t fall asleep without watching Jersey Shore. JERSEY SHORE. WDYM?” commented another.
“I’ve helped in my church nursery since I was 11. I’m 24 now, and 6-month-old babies are trying to grab and take my phone. It’s crazy, I’ve never seen that,” wrote a third.
“I’m a med student, and in my pediatric rotation, I saw a 6-month-old baby who knew how to skip ads on YouTube,” added someone else.
@ratiliciousxx If i ever have kids theyre getting minimal screen time, like im talking almost 0. I feel so bad for teachers too. #ipadbabies #childdevelopment
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