Tablet Monkeys: The New Face of Digital Dependency
In the last decade, the term " Tablet Monkeys " has crept into casual discourse, often with a mix of irony and concern. It typically refers to children—sometimes adults—who are glued to their tablets, swiping through videos, games, and apps for hours at a time. While the phrase may sound humorous or dismissive, it raises a profound question about our increasingly digital lives: Are we raising a generation of screen addicts? The Rise of the Digital Pacifier Gone are the days when a parent handed a child a coloring book to keep them occupied in a waiting room. Today, a tablet loaded with YouTube Kids or mobile games has become the go-to distraction. For many caregivers, the device serves as a convenient pacifier—quiet, effective, and endlessly entertaining. However, the long-term consequences of such digital dependency are still being uncovered. Brain Development in the Digital Age Neuroscientists and child psychologists have warned that prolonged screen exposure in early...