A number of studies have explored the effects of media and computer games on children. Many have made supposed discoveries that increased ‘screen time’ exacerbates ADHD symptoms. What the studies don’t report is that limited exposure to educational or interactive content, monitored by a parent, can actually be good.
“Unless your family chooses no screen time (a perfectly fine choice, but clearly not feasible for all), the best payoff is choosing TV shows, websites, mobile apps and games that suit your own children’s age, developmental stage, needs, interests and abilities.” [Source: The Huffington Post]
Your kids will only benefit from limited screen time if the time away from TV and media is spent doing something active and/or productive. If you don’t want your child playing video games, get out an old school board game and play with him. If you don’t want him playing Wii Soccer, play the real thing with him outside.
Labels: computers, screen-time
Posted By: Stefanie Hamilton
