Effects of Screen Time on Children

The study results indicated that the youngsters spent two to three hours daily in front of a multimedia screen. The chronic exposure manifested as poor performance in various aspects of development. But, children diagnosed with developmental delays did not spend time being entertained by a computer or TV. The results remained definitive despite discounting other factors, including the level of physical activity or if parents regularly read to the child.

Madigan shared that how children are exposed to media devices is also important. Watching TV with caregivers or parents provides the chance for learning, interacting, and enhancing social development and language skills.

Few studies have been performed investigating the possible long-term effects of heavy media viewing. However, as young brains are developing and cognitive abilities are forming, heavy TV viewing seems to go hand in hand with developmental difficulties.

Less evidence exists that children aged two and younger benefit from watching television programs even though parents may subject toddlers to seemingly educational media. Young children do not have the language skills needed to comprehend what they see on the TV or computer screen.

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