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Didn't you read the study that was against useing screen time as reward/punishment? That's exactly what makes them wanting screen more... Source - https://www.

• diminoten 8y ago
  "Didn't you read X that says parenting decision Y is bad?" ^^ Story of being a parent, right there.
  • ZiggyCrane 8y ago
    Well, sure. It does not mean you should not listen to studies and just say - fuck it. Do what you think is best for your children and limiting screen time sure makes a lot of sense.
    • eanzenberg 8y ago
      I think op means, there's just so much information and studies, god knows how many are reproducible, and the constant pressure that you aren't doing enough being a parent :).
      • diminoten 8y ago
        Haha yes, more on the "Everything you do as a parent is wrong" end of the spectrum.
    • mactrey 8y ago
      Did the people in this thread even read the article? It suggests that the effect of eating potatoes or wearing glasses on childhood well-being is greater than the effect of screen time.
      • alanbernstein 8y ago
        That's what the article says, but the definition of "well-being", and the methods, are not explained. Even if the results of this meta-study are reliable, that doesn't mean they rule out all possible negative effects of screen time.
        • mactrey 8y ago
          The point is that there is little to no evidence that screen time is bad (or good), just a lot of speculation. The argument against screen time is essentially the same as the one used against GMO foods: "it's new, so it's probably bad." Obviously that's not a strong argument but people in these comments seem to be accepting it without reflection.