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#293 - Adam Alter - The Psychology Of Phone & Tech Addiction
Modern Wisdom
Avoiding Screen Time for Kids
Using screens as a constant distraction for children may hinder their ability to cope with boredom or discomfort on their own. Instantly pacifying them with a screen could potentially communicate that any form of discomfort must be immediately dealt with by external entertainment. This constant avoidance of boredom could obstruct the child's emotional and mental growth, suggesting that sitting quietly without external stimulation is unacceptable. As a parent, it might be simpler to give a child a screen for immediate quietness, but the long-term implications of relying on screens for pacifying children might hinder their ability to confront their own thoughts and deal with discomfort.
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