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but even then excessive screen time is still bad because of what it precludes the kid from doing instead. like socializing or exercise. but that’s in the extrem

but even then excessive screen time is still bad because of what it precludes the kid from doing instead. like socializing or exercise. but that’s in the extreme case and would also apply to excessive anything, like reading

p1necone 8y ago
Likewise excessive socializing or exercise would preclude kids from reading or screen time. I don't see your point.
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- Double_a_92 8y ago
  I guess their point was to balance the times. I.e. Yes, excessive socializing would also be bad if you start neglecting everything else.
  - TeMPOraL 8y ago
    Excessive socializing is the default, though - if kids have nothing better to do, they "hang out".
    - tomp 8y ago
      Is it? When I had nothing to do, I read or used the computer (for games, and then increasingly for programming).
      - TeMPOraL 8y ago
        Me too. Because I had essentially unlimited screentime. But you and me are the exceptions. Think of people you remember from primary and secondary school.
- Nition 8y ago
  The clear solution is to jog on the spot, chatting with your friends while watching TV with subtitles on. The ultimate activity.
  - TeMPOraL 8y ago
    Perfectly showcasing why trying to do all simultaneously in a "balance" makes you benefit from none of them.
  - mrmanner 8y ago
    I think this activity is called “Pokémon Go”