HT4085 Why isn't "hold" an option for the side switch on the iPad?

Why isn't "hold" an option for the side switch on the iPad?
I'd like to be able to let my 3 year old watch videos on the iPad, but young kids want to touch the screen.  I need a method to disable the touch screen.  Seems simple, why isn't this an option?
Is there a way to write an app that allows the side switch to act as a "hold" switch?
Mark

mark915 wrote:
Why isn't "hold" an option for the side switch on the iPad?
I'd like to be able to let my 3 year old watch videos on the iPad, but young kids want to touch the screen.  I need a method to disable the touch screen.  Seems simple, why isn't this an option?
Is there a way to write an app that allows the side switch to act as a "hold" switch?
Mark
The obvious solution is to put the iPad screen out of his reach.  Now that's innovative! 

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