Screen time before age 2? New study warns of long-term brain impact
How much time do they spend in front of a screen before they turn two? A new study says it could hurt your brain in the long run. Thekabarnews.com—People are even more worried now about letting kids...
How much time do they spend in front of a screen before they turn two? A new study says it could hurt your brain in the long run.
Thekabarnews.com—People are even more worried now about letting kids under two use screens. This is a crucial time for their brains to grow.
Researchers say that in the first two years of life, a baby’s brain makes more than a million connections between neurons every second. This quick growth helps you learn how to talk, think, and control your feelings. In addition, researchers say that what happens to people during this period can affect how they grow and change over time.
The study found that excessive screen time may slow babies’ speech development, shorten their attention spans, and even alter measurable aspects of their brain structure. Experts say that the problem could be more than just short-term developmental delays. Rather, it could last into later childhood.
Babies learn naturally when they look at, touch, hear, and move with other people. Doctors who work with kids say that talking to someone in person is better for your brain than watching TV or playing video games. But screens can disrupt brain function when they replace face-to-face conversation.
Prior studies have associated excessive screen time in childhood with sleep disturbances, behavioral issues, and diminished problem-solving skills in subsequent years. If you get too much blue light and stimulation, it might be even harder to control your feelings. Also, you may have a harder time with the way your body naturally works.
Excessive screen time may slow babies’ speech development, shorten their attention spans, and even alter measurable aspects of their brain structure.”
Child health and development experts recommend that parents avoid giving children under two years of age screen time, except for supervised video calls with family members. They tell parents to put reading, playing outside, and doing things with other people at the top of their list of things to do instead.
Experts agree that the first few years of a child’s life are crucial and special for their growth and learning. The brain is very adaptable during the first two years. It can change quickly, and it is very sensitive to changes in the environment.
Researchers are warning parents not to let their kids use screens too soon because digital devices are becoming more common in everyday life. They say that keeping this important time of growth safe is crucial for a child’s mental and emotional health for the rest of their life.
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