How do parents get rid of devices (both theirs and their kids') these days? It seems like any outing with the kids, as beautifully planned, is us watching them or even ourselves consumed with the iPhone or iPad. How do you have time without it being a hinderance?

I once saw an article where everyone's phones are placed in the centre of the table during gatherings and the first person who touches his phone before the meeting is over has to foot the bill for everyone. This could be adapted for families and the "punishment" could be taking away privileges or extra house chores etc.