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[quote=Anonymous]I think there’s a couple of issues here.

Contrary to prevailing DCUM wisdom, I don’t believe that screens are inherently bad. I think they’re basically just another form of media and that it is much more important to evaluate the content of the media than  the way it is delivered. While books are wonderful, screens can provide experiences that books can’t.  Certainly there is content on screens that is inadvisable for a 7 year old (or anyone), but the same is true of books, they’re just less accessible to 7 year olds.

The second issue is that the screen he is using is a tablet. I am no medical expert, but I sometimes wonder about the possible effects of the radiation that phones and tablets emit (and I’m currently typing this post on my phone 🤷‍♀️).  Phones and tablets are new enough that I don’t think we can kbow yet what the effects of longterm exposure to close radiation, if any, might be.  If this is a concern, you might see if a Kindle would work, but it wouldn’t have the color display or the ability to look things up on the internet.  I think a Kindle would have significantly less radiation than a tablet, but would still produce some.

In short, if you’re worried about the corrupting influence of screens, I’d let him read as much as he wants and just monitor his content. If you’re worried about his physical health, consult his pediatrician and possibly research from reliable sources. [/quote]

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