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Recommend parents give their kids something more interesting than putting them in front of YouTube while you’re at it

You can always tell who either doesn't have kids or doesn't take care of them full time.

My kid: - draws - paints - reads (finished the Harry Potter series for the 3rd time and is discussing hidden gems with me) - records stories and issues then as a podcast - plays keyboard - tablet is limited to 1 hr a day and they are mostly chatting with friends

All this is a result of me saying "that sounds like your problem" when they came up to me with the classic "I'm bored".

A little entertainment now and then isn't a bad thing. Unless it's on YouTube Kids without supervision.

Hell yeah breeder fam. My line is "dealing with boredom is a skill to develop, go lift kid" which I'm sure they don't understand precisely but definitely get the gist of.

:) kids are a little bit demanding when it comes to that. and you sometimes need a silent cup of coffee. plus super simple songs sing better songs than me.

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