Goodnight iPad
Goodnight Moon.
We’ve all read the book once if not 75,839,456,874,985 times.
So, I don’t know whether to be tickled or terrified by this YouTube video.
Now, I’ve seen the videos of babies trying to swipe and pinch at books and magazines like they are iPhone and iPads. It’s the beginning of the end, alright. I just can’t tell yet how big the finish really is… Are we teaching our kids that books are a waste of time and electronics are just “so much easier than real life”? Is the reliance on electronics a crutch or a convenience?
Do you guys make your kids go outside, read ACTUAL books or play board games without batteries?
Or have we slipped over the edge…
Screw it. I’m going to go check my Facebook.
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24 Responses to “Goodnight iPad”
thanks for sharing. it is so true. books rule in our home
You rule for having BOOKS rule!
I had the same concerns. But I bought my 2yo at the time an iPad anyway. I figured it would be an experiment at the least. Needless to say, she loves it.
However. She is not glued to it. She only plays about 30 minutes a day on it, and maybe another 30 watching movies. She has always been more interested in “real stuff”. When she is in the middle of a longer iPad session, I could offer anything in the real world, and she will dump that thing like used cheerleader.
As usual, it’s the parent’s responsibility to be an adult. Set limits.kids who are glued to iPads 24/7 are probably usually the same who tantrum every time at the grocery store for a piece of candy.
I through as much tech at my kid as I can. Restaurant trips are less stressful. Car rides are better. Sick days are not apocalyptic. And we still talk and play a boatload. The world will have tech in everything and everywhere. I want her to be so used to it that new stuff is awesome, but easy.
Oh yea, I don’t let her watch “normal” cartoons. Only PBSkids and and full length movies. Oh and futurama.
All good points. I have similar usages over here too.
I kind of want to expose my son to the AMAZINGNESS of Ye Olde Cartoons…
And now I have the regular Goodnight Moon book stuck in my head.
I cannot imagine giving a $500 device to a kid. Sure, once you teach them how to use it, blah blah rabble rabble. I have a hard time letting my kid spell/type his name on my iPhone without him being able to do it with a crayon.
ME TOO!!!! ARGH.
They’ve come out with some pretty badass case for these things, but yes, it feels strange handing over my new iPhone when I think about the cash involved… And then he gets attached to it… and then the screaming…
read ‘Super Sad True Love Story’ by Gary Sheteyngart. modern satire on ’1984,’ great book, scared the crap out of me when it comes to our kids, technology and the future. great book though
YIKES!
My daughter has always been more interested in actual stuff as opposed to tv/electronics. There was one day, however, a few weeks ago, that I let Braelyn watch a LOT of tv so I could get the house cleaned for a party. Never. Again. I’m still handling the repercussions…I’ve managed to get her down to 30-60 min per day of tv but good lord if she’s reminded of Toy Story 3 or Mickey Mouse Clubhouse…it’s all over…so again I say: Never. Again.
I thought the video was pretty cute though
I had one of those days too. Then it was cry-screaming about Elmo and trains for an hour. NEVER FORGET.
That’s why Bill Gates said that his kids would obviously have a computer. But before that, way before that, they would have lots of books and they would have to read them!
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My kids always (every single night, no exception!) read a book before going to sleep. Two advantages: 1) they are fond of books, its textures, pages and so on; 2) they get way more calm by doing that, than by watching tv… so it’s easier to get get them to fall asleep (and yes, we are thankful when they fall asleep quickly
I liked the video, though!
I love the texture and even the smell of books. I remember being abroad, reading an American book in a foreign country when I was just 7 years old. One of my most vivid memories. The smell of that book is foundation for me, as a memory.
Awesome. At 14 months, my son was able to turn on and unlock my iPad. Luckily, it goes to work with me everyday so he doesn’t use it much. He seems to love books even though he can’t read. He likes flipping pages and looking at pictures I guess. If he starts trying to swipe or pinch the pages, he will never see my iPad again. Ever.
Agreed. My son is a smart guy but it would be too easy to confuse them. Agreed.
Is there an iPhone app version of the book? Because I would SO pay 99 cents for that.
Lolcatz!
I have a good friend whose 2 year old son can take my phone and pass every level of Angry Birds, including the levels that I have trouble with. I think that’s a little overboard.
At the same time, it’s different than when we grew up. Kids are going to have to be pretty good with electronics if they want to be able to compete with their peers for jobs and promotions in the future. Giving them a taste of it now isn’t a horrible idea. My wife and I have been discussing this, and we decided to get our kids Leapster products for this Christmas. I’m uncomfortable getting them full blown iPads, and these still have a learning angle to them. I think it’s a good compromise. We have also discussed, however, that there will be definite time limits to how much time they can spend on them each day. Right now, we’re leaning towards 30 minutes.
I’m having a tough time believing… It’s a thin line between introduction of devices you’ll be using and teaching him the finer points of things that came before them.
This would be my brother’s house. My niece and nephew don’t know how to play with real toys. Only electronics. My 8 year old nephew is addicted to his Xbox 360. I don’t own an E-Reader of any type b/c I prefer to hold a real book and fold the corner to mark my spot. I don’t have an IPad b/c if I did, I would never get to talk to my hubby again. I love technology, but I don’t want it to run my life. Facebook is great but it can’t take the place of a phone call or actually getting together with a friend. I want my son to love to play outside and with toys and to use his imagination. Growing up, I had no tv in my room. There was 1 tv for the whole house and if it wasn’t saturday morning (for cartoons) I didn’t watch it. I played in my room by myself or outside. I lived pre-internet just fine.
We have been reading to our boys since they were in the womb. They are only 2 years old and 5 months, but both are enamered by books! We keep books and toys in every room and car, so they are always handy. That being said, we also have an iPad that my 2 yr old loves. It only has toddler apps and games and he only gets to play with it for about 30 mins a day, if at all. I never thought I would be the mom that would let my kid play on an iPad, but it has opened my eyes as an additional learning tool, along with books and toys. Coming from a teaching background, I feel like anything we can utilize,as parents, to help our kids succeed is fantastic.
I find it funny that this book is available as an eBook.
Irony, say what???
I am fairly sure I puked a little bit just there.
That’s an appropriate response.