Comment by wibbily

I've noticed this with my young cousins. Has to be the tangibility. Like sure Daddy's cell phone is easier to use - I can tap Mommy's face and start a video call - but the landline is Big and Noisy and has Moving Parts just like my toys. And I don't have to ask permission to use it. I can see the appeal.

Fwiw they feel the same way about digital cameras and ipods - touchscreens are "simple" but nothing beats a single-purpose tool for playing around with.