Pediatric experts emphasize that screen time itself isn’t the enemy. As Dr. Katherine Williamson from Rady Children’s Mission Hospital notes, “I recommend for parents to think and talk about screen time like dessert. Like a food treat, screen time is not inherently bad.” The key is ensuring screens don’t replace the daily activities that support healthy development.
It’s like anything with children: moderation. This comic isn’t an L. It’s overly judicious readers thinking ALL screen time is bad. It isn’t. Some is excellent at showing empathy and sharing and critical life lessons (Buddi on Netflix is an example).
From that linked article:
It’s like anything with children: moderation. This comic isn’t an L. It’s overly judicious readers thinking ALL screen time is bad. It isn’t. Some is excellent at showing empathy and sharing and critical life lessons (Buddi on Netflix is an example).
The linked article also says the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends “no screens before 18 months”
…for children. Doctors and scientists say to give no screen time to babies, like the one pictured in the comic.
US medics have said tabaco good. Sugar good. So, yeah. Sure. Screen good