The iPad can do so much more in terms of helping your kids use their creativity. The same goes for playing educational games together. There are a ton of STEM games like Bedtime Math, Lightbot ...

The iPad's dominant role in the tablet ... especially if you want to download movies for your kids to watch on long trips. Some games, like Genshin Impact, take up more than 32GB by themselves.

New York University professor Adam Alter, author of "Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked," explains why Steve Jobs never let his kids use an iPad.