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Study Reveals 89% of Toddlers Overexposed to Screens

11/5/2025

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A Kerala study finds that 89% of toddlers are regularly exposed to screens.
Seventy percent of parents use devices to calm or feed their toddlers.
Children in extended families have higher screen exposure (91%) than those in nuclear families (78%).
Dr. Manoj Mony recommends digital fasting to encourage offline interactions.
Experts warn that reliance on screens can hinder communication and bonding within families.

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Story summary

A Kerala study finds that 89% of toddlers are regularly exposed to screens.
Seventy percent of parents use devices to calm or feed their toddlers.
Children in extended families have higher screen exposure (91%) than those in nuclear families (78%).
Dr. Manoj Mony recommends digital fasting to encourage offline interactions.
Experts warn that reliance on screens can hinder communication and bonding within families.