Yes, and children copy everything adults do, forming a vicious generational cycle, the same example when someone who is raised in a household of smokers ends up being a smoker.

itermathi

Children are a product of their parents and the culture they are surrounded by. I get tired of hearing all the complaints about it when parents do nothing to affect change in themselves. Even writing this I'm conflicted because I know I could do many things better. But, it remains true.

kepford

Agreed. Even if our kids are off devices, they see us glued to them. What message does that send? And are they lonely within the family environment because they’re competing for their parents’ attention, love. 

marks

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The Smartphone Kids Are Not All Right

We've done all this. Still tough. I really think these steps you outline are vital but they aren't enough. I don't have answers. I think we need to be honest with ourselves as adults. Its not just the kids, but most of us didn't grow up in this culture of always connected devices. Its something humanity is going to have to figure out.