Screen Time Limits

The two passages, Screen Time Limits Are Vital for Children, and Its Time to Let Go of Screen Fears, tell two contrasting ideas on wether children should have less screen time or be allowed to continue their viewing habbits. I believe that children should be allowed to continue their viewing habbits and shouldnt have to be limited to a short ammount per day.

In the first article, Screen Time Limits Are Vital for Children, the author says "Screen times takes a mental and physical toll on kids.". I believe this could be true in some cases, but from my experience screen time can help relax and help make a child feel better after a long day. Play is important for kids, as the author states "It helps develop emotional health, imagination, original thinking, and problem solving.". However I believe that playing games with friends outside or on a screen has the same effect. playing games
For much of my life, since I was young I have played video games and had a lot of screen time when I could. I have learned many things and made great relationships over watching TV and playing video games with friends and family. I beleive going out and putting electronics away is benneficial but I also believe screen time can be just as beneficial for children if not more with all the content that is made for younger and younger children each year. With the endless ammount of electronics being created and used in todays world I also believe learning to use technology at a young age will make it easier for them in their future.

The two passages contrast ideas on screen time, if it should be limited to a shorttime each day or not. I believe screen time should not be limited for many reasons, with all the technology available in todays world screen time can be just as benneficial as going ouside and playing. Screen time can help educate children, help them find their identity and create relationships with family and