US EditionExperts say screen time is causing 'permanent damage' to children under 6
- Experts warn that excessive screen time is impairing cognitive, emotional, and social development in children under six worldwide in recent years.
- This concern arises from studies showing screen use before age two delays language milestones and reduces essential direct human contact.
- In response, families and schools are reintroducing offline rituals, such as physical play and screen-free family time, to counteract screen fatigue.
- The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no more than one hour of quality screen content daily for young children to reduce harm.
- These measures suggest a growing effort to balance technology use with real-world engagement to support healthy child development.
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Bill Gates warns about the impact of this device on children and young people, which leads to a loss of concentration, mental health and a childhood trapped on screens.
Epidemiologist Miguel Ángel Martínez-González, professor of Public Health at the University of Navarra and visiting professor at Harvard University, argues that...
Ground-breaking look at the impact of screen time on kids' brains
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Why Screen Limits Matter for Parents Too
PARENTS/ GETTY IMAGESLet’s face it—screens are everywhere. They're on computers, on phones, on tablets and almost everywhere we look. Kids learn by watching, and when adults are constantly glued to their devices, it sends a powerful message about what's "normal."Modeling healthy screen habits is a balancing act, but experts say it’s possible to find a happy medium. This means setting limits the same way you would in other areas of your life, and…
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