Screen Time Limits For Children

In our 21st century, social media has a huge role in our every day lives and that places a responsibility on parents to monitor what children watch on the screen.

Technology has been part of our daily live more frequently than before. Screen time has been more popularly used on kids and adolescents. On a daily bases many kids seem to spend more time inside on their tablets, instead of having to spend time with other kids. This is a problem that is becoming more popular over the years,on whether kids need to spend that much time on technology or not. Parents either seem to have strict technology usage, or they either don’t. There has always been a huge controversy with experts, who either think that screen time is beneficial or could cause problems later on in life. There are many views towards this topic, from hurting kids brains, to helping them during school, and socially.

In 'Kids and screen time: What does the research say?' Juana Summers explains the negative effect on children spending so much time in front of T.V screens. In doing so knocks down their ability to recognize emotions in accordance to the new research from the University of California Angeles. She mentioned that the study published in the journal 'Computers in human behavior' spoke about how five days without exposure to technology sixth graders were more likely to read human emotions then the children who had access to different means of technology. The difference between kids who are not regularly around technology seem to be more intuitive then those who are to wrapped up in electronic devices. Although I lean towards children without, the question really is are children really better off with, or without and what are the downfalls and benefits?

1.I think that in the “Blame Society, Not the Screen Time”, “How to regulate your child’s use of technology at every age”, and “Don’t limit your teen’s screen time”, the same thing they talk about Why people need to limit teenager live in a digital-only world. The difference that Boyed claims that the culprit is society, learn and decompress instead of the screen time. However, Bergman mentions that even though he did not limit his children’s screen time, his children are more active than his nephew who is restricted by parents. And Young describes that “How to regulate your child’s use of technology at every age”, and she shows that recommends guide about how people should regulate children’s technology use.

As someone who is expecting in October, 2017 I believe that screen time limits are infact very vital for children. I believe that with all of the smart phones, xbox systems, that have many violent video games, are not appropriate for children at all. Between the tablets, personal computers, and access to social media at such young ages is very dangerous. This is not being taken as seriously as it should be and it's destroying the youth.

The primary goal of the present study is to provide an overview of the value in providing children with early exposure to evolving media technology such as television and the internet while also offering some notes of caution that might better inform parents and educators on how to control this exposure experience. Indeed, as the research presented hereafter will demonstrate, there

In this passages, Im going to explain my point of view from both parties. I agree with both of them and disagree. Parents have their on way of raising their kids. Both articles have really good standing points. Let me give you my outlook on things.

I agree with children and their screen time becasue every year the electronics devices improves and helps children in ways even parents couldn't.

Today’s kids spend an astounding 300% more time in front of a screen than in 1995, a fact given by Rawhide.org. This statistic alone gives people a reason to question the amount of dependency the human race has put on screen technology, as well as if screen technology has come too far. In my opinion, screen technology and human dependency on technology have both come too far and will soon cause us more harm than good.

Children nowadays are always on there phones, tablets, and other electronics. Parents nowadays get their children's all sorts electronics, but did you ever thought of the effects that these electronics have on children's and pre-teens? The results may vary on the different children and types of technology, some children might have far more screen time than a certain other, they might have a brighter screen or it may vary on the children themselves they might have a condition that may worsen with the use of technology.

Along with a resistance to change, many educators fear the negative affect that screen time can have on a developing child. According to Cordes and Miller (2000), critics argue that the use of technology may replace essential learning experiences for children, specifically in early education. The fear is that screen time with replace play and social interactions. MORE

This view is supported by Webster-Stratton who described television as “rendering children passive” and referred to research indicating that excessive exposure to television and computers “place children at risk for harmful effects on their physical, social and psychological development”. As a way of mitigating this, she suggests watching television or computer games with the child in order to address any issues that might arise or to identify inappropriate content (2006, p234-236).

A common and reappearing issue in today’s society, is the impact of screen media on the adolescent mind and body. Many studies have shown varying results in regards to this topic and it is heavily argued all across the globe, especially by doctors and other members of the medical field. A lot of time has been dedicated to researching this topic but currently there is no concrete yes or no answer to the existing question of whether screen media is harmful or safe for children.

Technology is an integral part of society from touchscreens to laptops with its services replacing activities involving human contact such as chatting with friends and shopping. Skepticism lines the rise of technology and the tablet is no exception, as debated by the three articles: "Are iPads and Tablets Bad for Young Children?" by Paula Cocozza, "How We're Endangering Our Kids' Imaginations" by Melissa Bernstein, and "Smartphones Won't Make Your Kids Dumber— We Think" by Olivia Solon. While some parents support its use, others are on the fence about its effects on children and wonder if its usefulness outweighs the potential harm done. Children ages four and older should have limited access to technology in a way that effectively promotes human interaction and increases academic performance.

Some of the downsides of technology are that children are not getting as much exercise and fresh air as they were ten or more years ago. According to the BBC, “Children aged five to sixteen spend an average of six and a half hours a day in front of a screen compared with around three hours in 1995, according to market research firm Childwise.” Children have so many ways to access technology now with