A recent study highlighted in JAMA Pediatrics suggests that excessive screen time among parents may impede a child’s development. Referred to as “technoference,” this phenomenon occurs when screen use by parents reduces face-to-face interactions and conversations with their children. The study, focusing on children aged 1 to 3 years old, emphasizes the importance of limiting parental screen time, as it can negatively impact social skills and language development in the long run. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises against screen time for children under 18 months old and encourages watching kid-friendly content with parental supervision for those under 3 years old.
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