More Screen Time Linked to Lower Test Scores for Elementary Students
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A study found a correlation between increased screen time and lower test scores among elementary students, sparking consideration of the impact of screen time on children's academic performance.
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imho one of the core problems come down in this paragraph: > “This is not a shaming and blaming opportunity,” she said, noting that finding ways to steer kids toward a healthy amount of screen use should be a team effort between parents, teachers, doctors and policymakers.
Yeah... but it should be the tech companies which should be held accountable. It shouldn't be the parents, teachers et al to solve this issue in the first place.