I take issue with that “we’re old” conclusion, not because I’m not old (I am), but because it implies touch screens are a replacement for keyboard/mouse or controllers in gaming. They aren’t.

They limit input to various touch actions on the screen, lack precision (in a way that varies depending on your finger size), don’t give tactile feedback (which is an important part of natural touch and helps with the precision thing), and obscure whatever is on the display when you put your finger there to touch it.

Exposing kids to good games might reduce their susceptibility to ads for shitty games. Also teaching them that just because you see “someone” failing in an obvious way doesn’t mean you need to go and prove you can succeed. It’s just bait.