The Apple iPad with a Kids Case is parental peace of mind in a box

An iPad is overkill for a kid, and I say that as someone who bought one anyway. The reality is that the iPad — especially the 9th gen, which is cheap enough to not panic over — paired with a chunky kids case is the most reliable tablet experience you can hand a seven-year-old. The Fire tablets frustrate them with slow apps, the Android cheap tablets frustrate you with bloatware, and an iPad just works. You’re paying a premium for hardware a kid won’t appreciate, but you’re also paying for your own sanity. That’s the transaction.