Share

There is no denying thatparentingis a pretty hard job.

However, some parents get a bit lazy and end up relying on digital crutches.

Content creatorAndra Berghoffwent viral after sharing the many difficulties of working with so-called iPad Kids.

Article image

Comments were mixed, some seeing the risks, others thinking it was overblow.

In short, these are kids who watch videos and play mobile games for hours every single day.

This would explain why teaching them can be a challenge forteacherstrained to work with previous generations.

Woman discussing dangers of “iPad Kids,” highlighting technology’s impact on children.

This lends some credence to the admittedly anecdotal evidence presented by Andra Berghoff.

Its also important to note that screen addiction is a very real and very scary thing.

Ultimately, this is the responsibility of theparentto actually parent their kids.

Text discussing iPad parenting, Gen Alpha, and challenges of the “iPad kid generation.

Reactions to her video were mixed

Thanks!

Check out the results:

Text discussing the impact of iPad kids on teachers and educational challenges.

Text discussing concerns about children’s behavior and the impact of technology on iPad kids.

Child using tablet, highlighting potential dangers of “iPad kids.

Text discussing a nanny’s experience on managing screen time for “iPad kids” and its impact on parenting.

Text discussing screen time effects on attention span and ADHD in children, related to “iPad kids”.

Text discussing dangers of “iPad Kids” with less creativity and interest in traditional play.

Text discussing dangers of children having unregulated access to iPads and avoiding outdoor play.

Child focused on tablet in a dim room, illustrating concerns of iPad kids.

Text discussing the impact of technology on children, focusing on iPad use.

Text about the dangers of “iPad kids” and lack of boundaries in a parenting context.

Text highlighting concerns about “iPad kids” behavior and aggression from a woman’s perspective who works with children.

Text discussing nanny’s influence on children’s routines and parenting style.

Child in a yellow jacket crying outdoors, a woman comforting them, illustrating concerns about “iPad kids.

Text describing handling tantrums by encouraging outdoor play over electronic use.

Text discussing children’s reliance on iPads and toys being neglected in playrooms.

Text discussing limitations on screen time for children and earning iPad games through chores.

Text discusses improvements in children’s behavior, highlighting the role of guidance and teaching over reliance on iPads.

Woman discussing dangers of iPad kids with LeapFrog educational tools in the background.

Text discussing the occasional use of iPads for kids in public, not as a constant replacement for parenting.

Text discussing the dangers of “iPad kids” and impact of technology on children’s behavior.

Text about the impact of parenting styles on children, mentioning tech and “iPad kids” challenges.

Babysitter Shares Why Gen Alpha Is A “Nightmare Generation”

Babysitter Shares Why Gen Alpha Is A “Nightmare Generation”

Comment on iPad kids and media hysteria, showing user chrisless and engagement with 854 likes.

Text comment discussing the concept of “iPad kids” with engagement statistics displayed.

Comment discussing iPad kids and Montessori kids, questioning their interaction.

Social media post questions focus on iPad kids, mentioning millennials and Gen Z with game consoles.

Comment expressing concern about screen time for children, mentioning iPad Kids as a potential bad influence.

Comment about babysitting an “iPad kid,” highlighting outdoor and creative activities done together.

Comment about limited screen time for children, questioning the concept of “iPad kids.

Comment highlighting the irony of complaining about iPad kids while raising a child on computers.

Comment discussing the socioeconomic impact on the prevalence of “iPad kids,” questioning if it’s a widespread phenomenon.

Text conversation discussing dangers of iPad kids, work-life balance, and parental burnout in modern parenting.

Comment comparing “iPad kids” to video game blame on childhood behavior, with 211 likes and a reply date of 2023-11-11.

Comment highlighting parents' involvement in addressing iPad kids' dangers, by a teacher and parent.

Comment discussing how “iPad Kids” affects younger Gen Z and 17-year-olds.

Comment discussing the exhaustion of parents related to “iPad kids,” with 41 likes and one dislike.

Comment discussing emotional issues of “iPad kids,” with high engagement shown by likes and replies.

Comment discussing dangers of unsupervised internet access for “iPad Kids” generation, expressing concern for Gen Alpha.

Kristina comments on the dangers of “iPad kids” with pride, highlighting her children are not among them.

Comment discussing the dangers of iPad kids, advocating traditional toys and books.

Comment discussing “iPad kids” and parental phone use, highlighting potential effects on children.

Comment about autistic iPad kids being kind and thoughtful, with 269 likes.

Comment about screen use in children, emphasizing dangers of iPad in parenting, with 286 likes.

Comment discussing the concept of “iPad kids” and comparing past outdoor activities with current screen time habits.

Comment discussing the dangers of iPad usage among children, comparing it to older gaming devices not linked to the Internet.