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Children and adolescents spend a lot of time watching screens, including smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles, TVs, and computers. On average, children ages 8-12 in the United States spend 4-6 hours a day watching or using screens, and teens spend up to 9 hours. While screens can entertain, teach, and keep children occupied, too much use may lead to problems. Parents may not always know what their children are viewing, or how...

During this period of quarantine, most children and teens have fewer school responsibilities and less access to extracurricular activities and social opportunities. Many parents are strained by the added responsibility of supervising their children during the day in addition to their typical responsibilities. In addition to fears and stresses caused by the spread of the Covide19 virus, increased contact and parental responsibilities can put a significant strain on family dynamics...