How much is alarmism and hysteria?
Were not similar warnings issued when video games became popular in the late 1973, early 1980s? You bet!
"Early and excessive screen time can trigger severe neurocognitive delays in young children, harming attention, memory, and language skills, Interim Surgeon General Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos warned on Sunday. ...
To fight back, her office released a framework called “the 5 Ds”: discuss rules as a family, model good habits, divert kids to hands-on activities, disconnect during meals and car rides, and delay device access. ...
"...
No. 1: [Family] Discuss
No. 2: Do ([parents be a] model the behavior)
No. 3: Divert [children to other activities etc.]
No. 4. Disconnect [like screen free periods]
No. 5: Delay [access to screens]
..."
Too much screen time may trigger lasting brain delays, top health official warns "Interim surgeon general warns early and excessive screen time can trigger neurocognitive delays in young children"
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