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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Screens are an integral part of our lives. They are prominent in how we learn, work and play. Artificially restricting them isn’t the virtue some think it is.[/quote]

But unlimited access to screens, or not caring about the quality of what is on the screen, or the kind of screen your kid is interacting with, IS a virtue. Lots of adults are screen addicted. They are not an unmitigated good, they can be addictive, and they can be the medium for a lot of terrible content.

We don't ban screens in our house but I absolutely care about how much screen time my kids get and the nature of the screen time. Texting with a friend is great, but not if it's happening at 1am. Watching movies can be wonderful, but hours and hours of mindless TV less so. Watching screens with other people can be a bonding experience and a way to learn about the world or experience art, but staring at a handheld device all the time can have a negative impact on your mental health (and your posture!).[/quote]

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