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๐ฑ More Screen Time, More Struggles? New Study Reveals Shocking Link ๐
10/06/25, 11:15
A major international study has revealed something parents and teachers have long suspected โ too much screen time ๐บ๐น๏ธ๐ป could be harming childrenโs mental health. Involving nearly 300,000 kids, this research shows a strong two-way connection between screen use and emotional well-being. ๐
๐ The Two-Way Impact
Children who spent more time using screens โ like TVs, tablets, computers, and gaming consoles โ were more likely to develop issues such as:
๐ก Aggression
๐ฐ Anxiety
๐ Low self-esteem
But it also works the other way around: kids who were already struggling emotionally or socially were more likely to retreat into screens, possibly using them as a way to escape from real-life stress. ๐ชโก๏ธ๐ฅ๏ธ
๐ฎ Gaming Consoles a Bigger Concern
While all screen time had links to emotional issues, time spent on gaming consoles showed the strongest connection. Kids who gamed more were at a higher risk of facing mental health challenges later in life. ๐ง โ ๏ธ
๐ก What Can We Do?
This research is a powerful reminder for parents, carers, and educators to:
โฑ๏ธ Set healthy limits on screen time
๐ Encourage outdoor play, hobbies, and social interaction
๐ฃ๏ธ Talk openly with children about how they're feeling
๐ง Teach mindful tech use
As our world becomes more digital ๐, itโs essential to help kids find a healthy balance between screen time and real life. After all, their emotional health matters just as much as their education. โค๏ธ๐ง๐ฆ
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