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In reply to the discussion: The Last Generation of Kids That Played Outside [View all]LP2K12
(885 posts)All three of my children have iPads. Each is set with a time limit. The same goes for any gaming unit we own. They love playing outside. We have a trampoline (netted for safety) and a big back yard. We just purchased our home so we're getting them one of those big wooden swing set/play areas for Christmas.
We allow the neighborhood kids over to play as long as their parents are aware. We live in a neighborhood with a very low crime rate, active crime watch and alert homeowners so I allow them to ride their bikes, walk and play as long as they check in. My oldest does have a cheap Tracphone in the event something major happens.
The boys are also enrolled in the local little league. The ball park is walking distance from our home, so that's a pretty nice advantage as well.
Could I let the iPad babysit them? Sure. Do I? No.
Sometimes you gotta fight the fear and let kids be kids.