A psychologist's advice to young children: "For the love of God, don't give them an iPhone or an iPad."

We can see the scene every day on a terrace, in a park, on public transport or in any home: a young child with a tablet or phone in his hand , absorbed and oblivious to everything else.

Few parents can resist the temptation of keeping their child entertained with a portable device, but experts argue that it's one of the worst things we can do.

An example is Jonathan Haidt , psychologist and author of the book The Anxious Generation , who in a conversation on Jordan B. Peterson's podcast, insists on the drawbacks of this system.

Haidt admits that the tablet is "an incredible pacifier" that gives instant results, but warns that "now the child will never be bored again. If he's bored for 30 seconds, he screams for the iPad."

"If you have young children, for the love of God, don't give them an iPhone or an iPad," says the psychologist, who believes that the use of these devices creates a "perfect storm" due to their algorithms designed to engage children and the still-developing brains of children.

Haidt warns that it's an "addiction" and that it takes three to four weeks for a child to overcome it. Therefore, if we've already made the mistake, she recommends removing screens for that period of time so that "the brain can reset."

The psychologist reminds us that "being bored is healthy," as tedium stimulates the imagination and offline coexistence. Haidt advises using screens for a purpose: family video calls or interactive reading apps, rather than looping videos.

And finally, establish "mobile-free zones" at home: the child's bedroom and the dining table should be off-limits to devices and screens.