Social media, video game, and smartphone use in children and teens has risen, and there’s a growing chorus of concerns about screen time’s link to mental health concerns. It’s prompted legislation including phone bans in some schools. The focus is often on the “time” part. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises against any screen time other than video chats for infants and young toddlers and limited use with adult co-viewing for young children.
