Stressed Parents Give Kids More Screen Time, Study Finds
A new screen-time study from Florida International University’s Center for Children and Families has a not-so-shocking finding. Stressed parents are more likely to turn to their screens and devices to keep their kids busy or calm. And they’re less likely to enforce screen-time limits.
As a parent, it’s easy to use screen time to keep my kids busy. I often try to find alternatives, like Legos or time outside. But sometimes that’s easier said than done. Especially when the time spent on tablets and laptops can give me a break to complete household tasks or just take five. There’s no shame or judgment on parents, but it does pose concerns worth considering.
Jeff Temple, a professor and psychologist with UTHealth Houston, who was not affiliated with the FIU study, agrees. “For many families, screens become one of many tools that help everyone get through the day – and that’s mostly...
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