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Excessive Screen Time Harms Kids' Language and Behavior

1/26/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Canterbury reveals that children who spend more than 90 minutes a day on screens face significant setbacks in language development and behavior. Analyzing over 6,000 kids aged two to eight, researchers found a troubling link between excessive screen time and diminished educational performance and social skills, emphasizing the importance of following WHO guidelines.

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Story summary

A groundbreaking study from the University of Canterbury reveals that children who spend more than 90 minutes a day on screens face significant setbacks in language development and behavior. Analyzing over 6,000 kids aged two to eight, researchers found a troubling link between excessive screen time and diminished educational performance and social skills, emphasizing the importance of following WHO guidelines.