Human Growth and Development / Unit 7 HGD 0918 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Screens in Middle Childhood
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The idea
More than about two hours of screen use a day is linked to physical, behavioural and academic problems, though benefits depend on content and use.
In practice
A child using a designed educational game, versus hours of passive scrolling.
Where people slip
The AAP no longer sets strict limits for this age, asking families instead to protect sleep, activity and quality content.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
Builds on
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