This is a manufactured impression by people who don’t understand these systems and the reality around them. Yes I would have played video games all day as a kid

This is a manufactured impression by people who don’t understand these systems and the reality around them. Yes I would have played video games all day as a kid but I had a functional family and friends to engage with. It’s true that if you don’t have functional parents then perhaps all bets are off. And anyway iPhones provide controls for parents to limit screen time.