Jan 25, 2023
By B.N. Frank Recently there has been much media coverage about social media use being harmful to children and teens. Lawsuits have been filed against social media companies including by an American school district. Of course, over the years, studies have confirmed that children's use and exposure to screens in itself - including television screens - is harmful to them in numerous ways (see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5). This being the case, it's unlikely to surprise some readers that new research has provided another reason why parents many want to limit their toddlers' use and exposure to screens. From StudyFinds: by Shyla Cadogan SUITA, Japan - As today's youngsters grow up in the most technology-driven society ever, it's normal for parents to worry about the amount of screen time their kids are getting on a daily basis. New research from Japan validates this concern, showing that more screen time at age two leads to poorer communication and daily living skills by age four. How