I’m torn. I’m sure many, maybe all, of these apps are great. Yet, why on earth would you set your kids in front of a smart phone or iPad when you’re away on vacation? Sure it might make things momentarily easier. But it also makes things a lot more like sitting at home, and a lot less like traveling the world. At least the author, the usually excellent Michelle Higgins, seems to see some of the downside to digitally drugging your kids.
As a parent who is prone to guilt attacks when my own daughter spends too much time in front of a screen, no matter what its size, my aim was to find that sweet spot that falls somewhere between the ruthless thrill of hurling birds at pigs and the rigor of dividing fractions.
My Favorite Websites
I get lots of questions about booking hotels. These are my favorite sites.HotelsCombined.com – The absolute best for finding hotel deals and discounts.
Agoda.com – A great resource for hotels in Asia.