Whatever happened to games like chess, Chinese checkers, dominoes, cards? I now teach these to children for whom they are a novelty. In turn, some of the parents become interested. If you don't wish to spied upon, don't buy these devices, play with them, much less allow them in your home. Replace them with classic games or other activities. See the atmosphere in your home improve. Since I ditched all the junk-toys and games and banned the computer from my classroom, and taught the children all sorts of games from those above to outdoor games like hopscotch, jumping rope, double-dutch, tag, stoop ball, ring-a-leevy-o, Red Rover, Dare Base, leapfrog, recess is fun again.