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Is Limiting Children’s Screen Time Enough?
New pediatric guidance says that simply capping children’s screen hours misses the real risks of modern digital life, according to ABC News. Drawing on decades of research, experts stress that platform design matters more than raw minutes. Dr. Tiffany Munzer said, “Over the last decade, the science of media has evolved, and simply taking devices away or enforcing rigid rules can backfire for parents. We now understand there are specific design features of digital media — some that promote positive benefits, and others that are highly engagement-based that can overtake healthier activity.”
Dr. Hansa Bhargava added, “Screen time alone doesn’t tell the whole story anymore,” describing an ecosystem built to keep kids engaged. ABC News reported the guidance urges parents to focus on content quality and shared use, while pressing tech companies and policymakers to share responsibility for safer online environments.
From ABC News:
Limiting targeted advertising to minors, strengthening privacy protections and improving age verification are concrete steps lawmakers can take to ensure children have a healthier online experience, the report offered. Increasing transparency about how algorithms make their recommendations and holding digital platforms to stricter safety standards similar to those used for toys, cars or food, would also help.
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