Wondering on Wednesday: Young Kids, iPhones, Tablets, and what does it mean?

Alright, something I hope to do from now on.  Post a quick picture on Wednesday along with a question.  The question will be something that I’ve probably been thinking about for a while, but choose to put it out there on Wednesday (because it makes for a catchier title).

Anyways – here it goes.

flickr photo by andrechinn

How many of you have noticed the amount of younger kids (I’m talking 6-14 years old) that have their noses stuck in either their own or their parents’ iPhone, iPad, other tablet?  I am not saying this is a bad thing at all, but it makes me wonder –

Do you think this will encourage kids to travel more to other countries or stay at home because they can see it online? will it encourage kids to take to the streets when issues arise or will they just post a picketing sign on Instagram?  How do you think growing up with the world at their fingertips will affect them?