This week the Pew Research Center published a study about how parents managed screen time for their kids 12 and under. The results were not particularly surprising (or enlightening, if we’re being honest). A full 90 percent of parents said their children watched TV, and 61 percent said their kids interact with smartphones at least on occasion. Somewhat surprisingly, only 50 percent said they let them play a game console of some kind. While 42 percent of respondents said they could do better managing their kids’ screen time, 86 percent did say they had rules around screens, even if they didn’t always stick to them.
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This is a timely and important topic! It’s great to see discussions around managing screen time and finding a balance for kids. Looking forward to hearing more insights from both The Verge and fellow readers.
Absolutely, it really is a crucial conversation! With technology evolving so quickly, it’s interesting to consider how strategies for managing screen time might change as new devices and apps emerge. Balancing screen time with offline activities can also help foster creativity and social skills in kids.
Absolutely, it really is a crucial conversation! With technology evolving so quickly, it’s interesting to see how different families approach screen time. I think finding a balance that encourages both educational use and healthy boundaries is key, especially as more interactive learning tools emerge.