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| hermadphrodite cardinal reported in news |
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| My mom and dad actually said all of these things to me when I was little. |
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| Valley Village rainbow yesterday at 5PM - lots of rain |
Sunday, February 3, 2019
Super Bowl Sunday miscellaneous fun
The best response to TechFear and screen time
Don't have to worry about screen time...yet?
It looks like grownups can disregard the fear-mongering about the ill effects of digital media on kids. A 2017 study in Child Development found “little or no support for harmful links between digital screen use and young people’s psychological well-being.” Parents can police their kids’ smartphone use if they like, but they should know such restrictions aren’t evidence-based. As authors Andrew Przybylski and Netta Weinstein explain, “a critical cost-benefit analysis is needed to determine whether setting firm limits constitutes a judicious use of caregiver and professional resources.”
It looks like grownups can disregard the fear-mongering about the ill effects of digital media on kids. A 2017 study in Child Development found “little or no support for harmful links between digital screen use and young people’s psychological well-being.” Parents can police their kids’ smartphone use if they like, but they should know such restrictions aren’t evidence-based. As authors Andrew Przybylski and Netta Weinstein explain, “a critical cost-benefit analysis is needed to determine whether setting firm limits constitutes a judicious use of caregiver and professional resources.”
From "Nautilus" on-line magazine. The real question is, "What is the best way to spend one's time?" 3 hours playing video games or 1 hour of games and 2 hours of outdoor play, reading, or volunteer work - how's that?"Human beings always mediate their experiences through tools."
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