Screens are everywhere.
And it’s becoming more difficult for parents to regulate their kid’s screentime and even their own.
“It can be hard when I am having a session with high schoolers for them to not check their phone in even that 50 minute session,” said Ian Redfield, a licensed marriage and family therapist.
The time we use on our screens continues to rise and it’s impact is felt across all generations.
A survey found that Gen Z and Millennials spend over six hours per day looking at their phone screen.
Susie Scaborough, a special education teacher, said this has a trickle-down effect.
“The child wants the screen. It’s kind of eye candy for them,” said Scarborough.
But getting rid of devices around the house isn’t easy. Scarborough said it’s hard to tell a parent to not have technology around when it’s around everyone’s life.
However, excessive technology exposure can impact a child’s social skills so finding ways to cut back on screen time is crucial.
Scarborough recommends making screen time more social and interactive for children. This can be done by using phones to talk with other family members or looking through pictures of everyday activities.
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