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[quote=Anonymous]Screen time is very helpful for immersion kids. I has two kids in French immersion and their school kept a video library so that the kids could bring home shows to watch. It’s not a complicated formula - the more language exposure, the better. That’s the whole point of immersion. Spending hours interacting in a foreign language is better than a daily lesson, which would be better than a weekly lesson as enrichment. They’ll be exposed to a breadth of vocabulary far beyond what the classroom offers. They’ll hear multiple native speakers in every show.

I know DCUM is strongly anti-screen. I think screens are just another form of media, the value of which is dependent on the content. Screens can open the world up to kids, giving them access to wider experiences and motivating them to want to learn. Yes, there is some horrible content that they need to be protected from, and a lot of mediocre content, but there is also a lot of wonderful content that can educate and inspire.  Of course, there should be balance. A
It would be unhealthy for a child to be obsessed with any single activity (reading, sports, art, math, etc.). However, there is plenty of time for kids to lead well-rounded lives that include screen time.

My personal opinion is that as long as required activities (homework, chores, etc.) get taken care of, their free time is theirs.  Give them lots of opportunities to follow their interests, whether that’s taking a class, going to a library or museum, or using screens to explore an interest. Some days they may want to frolic and play outside, sometimes they’ll want to curl up with a good book, and sometimes they may want some screen time. As long as you give them a wide variety of opportunities, it balances out. [/quote]

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