Study: Kid Screen Time Doubled During Pandemic
Kids were glued to their screens during the pandemic. According to FOX News, Data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study shows screen time went up from 3.8 hours…
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Gareth Cattermole / StaffKids were glued to their screens during the pandemic.
According to FOX News, Data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study shows screen time went up from 3.8 hours a day to 7.7 hours. Kids spent their time multiple-player gaming, single-player gaming, texting, social media, video chatting, browsing the internet and watching or streaming movies, videos, or television shows.
An important takeaway from the study? Mental health took a hit and kids became more stressed. Social skills and coping behaviors improved when children walked away from their screens.
Source: Fox News
