Screen Time: Setting Limits and Establishing Healthy Habits
School-aged children are between the ages of 6 and 12. At this age, children are attending school and have more activities and responsibilities that may be competing with their screen time. Despite this, they may still be spending too much time in front of screens. In fact, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), children in this age group should be limited to no more than 2 hours of screen time per day.
While this may seem like a small amount of time, it is important to ensure that the screen time children are getting is of high quality. High-quality screen time refers to activities that are educational, interactive, and age-appropriate. Examples of high-quality screen time activities for school-aged children include:
It is also important to set boundaries around screen time. For example, screen time should not interfere with physical activity, homework, or other important activities. Parents can set specific times of the day for screen time and enforce rules around appropriate activities and content. Additionally, parents should monitor their child's screen time and use parental controls to limit access to inappropriate content.
Overall, while screen time can be a useful tool for school-aged children, it is important to set limits and ensure that the content is of high quality and not interfering with other important activities.
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