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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's like crack for kids, exactly. I'm interested to see what studies generations from now will come up with about how this group of kids grew up stoned on screens. [/quote]

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I place limits on my kid's screen time, but come on. People were saying the exact same thing when TV first came out. "It'll rot your brain!" Is it a good idea to be on screens for hours upon hours a day? No. But to act like it's this horrible evil thing is ridiculous. [/quote]

I love television, but I feel like tablets and smart phones are very different. They do in fact engage with your brain in a different way. We don't place a lot of limits on TV, but we do strictly limit personal screens. I don't mind our children watching television, but we have one family television and they have to agree on the show. There is a big difference between focusing on one show and having unlimited stimulation at your fingertips on a tablet or a phone. This is to say nothing of the dangers of social media on young people (anxiety, competition, and strangers). I think of social media like alcohol -- as an adult, I know how to manage and moderate it, but it's still tricky for many adults and the later you start on it, the better for your emotional well-being. [/quote]

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