ipads and phones at a young age

Okay so i have an opinion on giving a young child that is under 5 a ipad....since when we were kids did we ever get anything like that? I had the sand and dirt to play with and i turned out awesome aswell with everyone else around my age... i dont understand why parents are throwing media into their poor childs face at such a young age.. you wanna promote activeness and books right? Not some candy crush and netflix?... am i wrong on this or what cause man i see so mich young kids on social media and everything and they turn for the worst.... why do people do this to their children.  Atleast wait till their 12 or older right idk any opinions?