A study revealed that distractions from technology, termed "technoference," have adverse effects on children under five, impacting their cognitive and emotional growth. Researchers evaluated data from 21 studies, indicating that parental device use during interactions is linked to poorer child outcomes, including lower cognition and attachment issues. The presence of tech distractions can disrupt critical time for skill development in children, leading them to feel ignored or pressure to seek parental attention, ultimately jeopardizing their health and developmental progress.
"Parental technology use in their child's presence was significantly associated with poorer cognition and prosocial behavior, lower attachment, higher levels of internalizing and externalizing problems, and higher levels of screen time."
"It may foster a sense of being ignored or lead children to feel they must compete for their parents' attention."
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