Most research on kids’ screen time has focused on a child’s behavior. Far less attention has gone to parents and their role in their children’s media use.

While research on children’s screen use is growing, most of it has focused on how a child’s behavior and temperament influence how much time they spend on screens.

Yet far less attention has gone to parents’ role in children’s media use.

In 2024, the U.S. surgeon general identified parenting stress as a public health concern.

Researchers, clinicians and policymakers were called to action to better understand parents’ needs, with the goal of supporting them in raising children and maintaining a healthy family.

  • forkDestroyer@infosec.pubEnglish
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    3 days ago

    I was going to say: so many parents in the 90s let tv raise their kids, too. It’s a time honor tradition to have a square or rectangle keep your kids calm. Acting like this is a new concept entirely is laughable.