More than half of US parents have admitted that they use electronic devices, such as iPads and laptops, to "take care". of their children when they are busy at home.
In this new study, which surveyed 2,403 parents across the country, 27% said their children play with devices such as iPads and smartphones daily, with 22% claiming that they have weekly contact with their devices, and only 19% said that contact It is occasional.
Only 18% of respondents said they rarely allow their children to play with gadgets, and 15% said they never allowed it to happen, according to research by CouponCodes4u.
On average, parents will occupy their children, ages two to 13, with a tech device at least twice a week.
Most people who use appliances to? Take care? of your children, do so to take a? break? and enjoy a little time for yourself. ?During the trip? It was the most popular time when children were given an iPad or smartphone for fun, according to the survey.
"While it is normal for many parents to allow their children to play with their high-tech devices, I was quite surprised to see how many parents simply use their iPhones and iPads as makeshift babysitters," said Mark Pearson, president of CouponCodes4u.
"Although it is a great idea, at first nothing can take the place of human interaction, especially with a child," he added.
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