I was not. I had early access to a real computer though, with those big trackball mice (my parents said it was easier for me to grasp) and a keyboard, and I had my own computer in my room by 7. I was addicted to that I guess.

And that would be the first thing I'd do if I had to parent actually. Why dumb things down with tablets ? A computer is affordable for most HNers. Give them computers. They can do the same tasks and learn so much more down the road ! Let them use complex contextual menus and find their own way, type on a real keyboard with keys you actually need to press, move a cursor ... I don't get why tech savvy people give touch screens to their children.

These mobile environments lead nowhere. Whereas when I started using the internet I too wanted my own website and already had the tools needed.

Also you said

>as well as have a large assortment of crafts and novel activities for them to engage in every morning while I do stuff like bathe and eat.

I don't remember my parents having stuff ready for every instant of my life. Sure I was bored from time to time (no siblings) and I probably bothered them (again, no siblings, I guess numerous bored kids is messier, but that should be thought upon beforehand), but I had to find my own occupations. What are you going to do later in life anyways ? Ask friends to keep you untertained ?