Childcare: Preschooler, LeapPad

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Help? Electronic Devices for Young First Grader

Background: We are atypical parents. My son didn't watch ANY TV until after his 2nd birthday per American Academy of Pediatrics Guidelines, didn't use a computer until he was 4 and still does not own any electronic devices at the age of 6. We are not techie (no smart phones) and only recently got wireless when we upgraded to a laptop from our old desktops. We don't stream video content and don't watch much TV ourselves.... You can see that we are a bit different. Well, my son started asking for a Leapster Explorer. I've asked if he...