""From a child psychotherapist's perspective, when children are on screens, they aren't being present. They disconnect from their environment, including their caregivers/parents," she began. "It is a mild form of dissociation. Without devices, they naturally re-engage their senses through play, communication, etc, which helps regulate their emotions and behaviour... Limiting or reducing screen time can... increase a calmer, more cooperative environment and relationships.""
""The American Academy of Paediatrics has pulled away from suggesting exact screen time limits for kids, because "the reality is that most kids spend far more than two hours a day on screens, and not all screen time is equal". Instead, they say, it's a good idea to build a balanced plan based on your family's needs (for the Reddit poster, that seems to involve a much more relaxed approach to tablets on the weekend).""
When children are on screens, they are often not present and disconnect from their environment, including caregivers. This detachment functions as a mild form of dissociation. Without devices, children naturally re-engage their senses through play, communication and other real-world interactions, which helps regulate emotions and behaviour. Limiting or reducing screen time can contribute to a calmer, more cooperative home environment and improved relationships. A 2025 systematic review found increased screen time can lead to emotional and behavioural problems, with some children using screens to cope. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends tailored, balanced plans, attainable boundaries, increased real-world connections and parental modelling of healthy screen use.
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