Addiction to devices is real. If that is the main criticism of this article, then I agree that it requires vigilance.

But I think it’s unrealistic to expect parents to be fully present 100% of the time. It is important to be fully present enough of the time.

I wonder if the author would equally criticize the use of novels or sketch pads.

In my mind, there is a big difference between being fully present for a performance / competition vs being fully present for a practice. The first feels important. The second feels like being expected to attentively watch your kid playing in a playroom.