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Re:I introduced my 5-year-old and 2-year-old to startx and x... by fukpaywalls2 on Thursday November 04, 2021 @03:54AM (#29104451)
i made the mistake of giving my son a laptop at an early age so he could play some puzzle games while I work on my own laptop. Later on, his mother as part of pta of a private school handed out iphones as prizes to his class. Now, we seldom have any conversations as he his immersed in his own world.
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Re:I introduced my 5-year-old and 2-year-old to startx and x... by skrbjc on Thursday November 04, 2021 @07:05PM (#29113525)
Handed out iphones as prizes??? That sounds crazy.

Also, you can change this behavior. It is crucial that you build a positive relationship with him and pull him out from the screen and into your life. Not sure how old your son is, but try setting aside a day or half a day where you both leave your phones and spend the time talking or doing an activity together.

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