I think the problem is in letting kids consume technology without showing them how to create with technology. I am happy to let my son spend an hour making a game on Scratch. Less happy if he spends that hour playing a game someone else has created.
There must be limits to screen time, even if the child is building and creating with technology. Neeta gave a couple of good suggestions - getting the child to play outdoors, letting him/her have access to physical books etc. I am a believer of learning through touch and play.
Read more