Screen Time & Kids (cont.)
3. All I know is…
A third expert was more concerned about the lack of parental supervision than about young children’s use of mobile devices. “It can’t be overstated: Children need laps more than apps,” said University of Washington professor Dimitri Christakis.
It hardly takes a scientist to identify your child’s (and your own) habits, or to trace your child’s behavior back to some likely causes. Tech addiction is common these days, but it doesn’t have to be a given. Click here to read more about this important topic.
What are the screen time realities in your home? Do they—or could they—threaten, or enhance, your child’s development? (If you read this while your kid was watching a screen, you need to comment!)
