Should Kids Have Screen Time Research

In today’s generation we have to have our phones, laptops, tablets, and televisions. We all are guilty of being on our phones while we are watching Sunday night football or watching our favorite tv shows. Kids are constantly checking their notifications and replying to their text messages. But how long should kids spend watching a screen? According to a report by CNN News, “tweens” which are children that are the ages 8-12, spend six hours on average consuming media. And as for teens, they spend more than six and a half hours on their screens. If parents are so concerned about how screen time is robbing their children from the real world experiences then they should set limits on how long their kids should be on the internet and technology devices. …show more content…
Some parents are very concerned about their children becoming addicted to the internet, but if they were to set some restrictions they would not have to worry about what their child was on or how long they were on it for. Setting time limits is easier for parents to monitor what their kids do online, and helps them avoid inappropriate content and dangerous situations. If parents were to set limits for their children, they would have much more time to do their homework and they would not get distracted nor get the urge to check their devices. By limiting the usage of internet and technology, families would have more time to spend as a family. I think this is a good idea because this can help kids understand that their responsibilities and education are more important, and that it needs to be their first