Effects of Limiting Children's Screen Time on Mental Health

A recent study from Denmark led by Dr. Jesper Schmidt-Persson found that limiting children's screen time improved their mental health by helping them manage emotions, communicate with peers, and reduce behavioral difficulties. Experts recommend limiting screen time for children to promote better mental health.

Impact of Screen Time and Autonomy on American Teenagers' Mental Health

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt argues that American teenagers are facing a mental health crisis due to too much screen time and too little autonomy. He recommends giving children more independence and delaying access to smartphones. Parents can change laws and norms to support this. Haidt co-founded Let Grow, an organization that promotes childhood independence. He suggests giving children flip phones for communication without internet access. The Anxious Generation also addresses the issue of screen-based habits in young children.