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Experts warn: Screens are no substitute for protecting your children
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Experts warn: Screens are no substitute for protecting your children

A new analysis by four British universities highlights concerns over the increasing exposure of children under two years old to screens such as television, mobile phones, tablets, and computers. The study suggests that screen time during this critical developmental period may negatively impact health and quality of life in the long term. Researchers attribute the rise in screen usage to increased parental workloads, which lead parents to rely on technology to distract their children. Experts warn that excessive screen time reduces opportunities for social interaction and language development, potentially leading to overstimulation of young brains. The findings call for updated guidelines on screen use for young children and urge tech companies to reconsider content labeled as suitable for infants.

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Experts warn: Screens are no substitute for protecting your children

A new analysis by four British universities highlights concerns over the increasing exposure of children under two years old to screens such as television, mobile phones, tablets, and computers. The study suggests that screen time during this critical developmental period may negatively impact health and quality of life in the long term. Researchers attribute the rise in screen usage to increased parental workloads, which lead parents to rely on technology to distract their children. Experts warn that excessive screen time reduces opportunities for social interaction and language development, potentially leading to overstimulation of young brains. The findings call for updated guidelines on screen use for young children and urge tech companies to reconsider content labeled as suitable for infants.

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