LOS ANGELES — Parents are bombarded with a dizzying list of orders when it comes to screen time and young children: No screens for babies under 18 months. Every few months it seems, a distressing study comes out linking screen time with a growing list of concerns for young children: Obesity. Directives to limit the time young children spend on digital devices may not be taking root because many parents simply don’t believe their child’s screen time is a problem in the first place. “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.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 28, 2024 01:58 UTC