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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Screen time limits for children are no longer enough, new US report finds

Common advice like limiting individual youth access to screens, or asking parents to keep tabs on their children's every digital movement is not only impossible, but for adolescents in particular, potentially invasive, Schleider said. Instead, the AAP is putting more emphasis on the structural responsibility of companies and society, Schleider said. Their statement recommends regulations that limit overt, sexualized, commercialised, or harmful content to youth, including algorithms that send teens and children down rabbit holes with damaging themes.
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fromScary Mommy
5 days ago
Parenting

We Were So Busy Worrying About Teens Emotional Lives We Missed Who They Really Are

Constant emotional monitoring prevents teens from developing an autonomous sense of self; parents must grant private space rather than continuous checking.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago
Parenting

Managing Parental Fears When Rearing an Adolescent

Parents must balance protection and freedom by preparing, supervising practice, and evaluating outcomes to build adolescent judgment and responsibility while accepting risk.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

What to Do if Your Child Is Dating the Wrong Person

Expressing disapproval or forbidding a teen's relationship often backfires; focus on behavior, emotions, safety, and open communication to reduce secrecy and harm.
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