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40% of Toddlers Now Own Tablets, Parents Alarmed

2/26/2025

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A startling report from Common Sense Media shows that by age 2, 40% of toddlers own tablets, spending an average of 2.5 hours daily glued to short videos. Parents are increasingly worried about the toll this screen time takes on their children's attention spans and mental health, urging a shift towards more engaging and healthier content.

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A startling report from Common Sense Media shows that by age 2, 40% of toddlers own tablets, spending an average of 2.5 hours daily glued to short videos. Parents are increasingly worried about the toll this screen time takes on their children's attention spans and mental health, urging a shift towards more engaging and healthier content.