[finfrastrcuture]

Parenting is so tough to discuss. Nothing is ever a best (or even 'right') answer. I agree with this take, with a "yes, and" -

I worry about apps / video games for children also stunting imagination. Yes, in a game like Minecraft you can build anything out of blocks, or with Photoshop draw anything. However, the entire 'universe of outcomes' is inherently bound to the mind(s) of the developers, compared with a bored kid who's possibilities are limited only by their own imagination. Children are therefore pressed to stretch and practice creativity. Its not a perfect analogy, but I'm reminded of the theme in the Matrix movies of bounded outcomes.

I personally think creativity through raw boredom - rather than directed distraction (especially through digital devices)- is essential to mental development.

[Fire-Dragon-DoL]

I don't disagree on the second part, but i highly doubt the author of minecraft envisioned that somebody would recreate a computer inside the game. From any point of view, that's an incredible exercise in creativity.

Also, having boundaries and getting bored is great for creativity