Frustration is simmering among parents who say their young children are spending too much classroom time online, disrupting their learning and development at a critical time and clashing with stricter screen restrictions at home. Groups want more transparency on technology use, strict limits on screen time and more rigorous vetting on software products. Edwards is planning to move her kindergartner out of LAUSD to attend a charter school that limits screen time next school year. For these young students, early childhood experts say children should focus more on hands-on learning for development. In 2026, at least 16 states — including Iowa, Vermont and Virginia — have introduced legislation to reevaluate screen time or vet educational technology.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 19, 2026 10:21 UTC