For a generation of parents of who grew up with cellphones and computers, such sentiments appear to start with much younger children. Children under 2 watch an average of 49 minutes of digital media a day, while the guidelines recommend avoiding screens for children under 2. "I just don’t think it’s something parents need to stress about. YouTube Kids requires more parental guidance, she said, and parents need to evaluate videos in advance. Murphy says parents should designate screen-free zones and times, and set clear limits around when screen time will end.

Source: Los Angeles Times June 26, 2024 10:23 UTC