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Excessive use of electronic devices among children is harmful¹

Be the Change you wish to see in this world! This blog is by children for parents. It is about the adverse effects of excess use of electronic devices among children, about the developing brain, child behavior, parenting, cognition and addiction. This is a platform to share information, expert talks, research and activities. It advocates moderation in the use of digital technologies among children. Therefore, we recommend this blog for those over the age of 18 and who can advise younger peers.

¹ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3042390/pdf/1471-2458-11-66.pdf

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- December 29, 2018

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“Mom, dad, please stop hurting me…”

- December 31, 2025

This is a blog by children to their parents, educational leaders and administrators. Use of electronic screen devices have been increasing over the past 10 years. Here is a summary of the use of such devices in 2017 published in a research monograph by Ofcom, U.K. November 29, 2017 ( https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/108182/children-parents-media-use-attitudes-2017.pdf ) Age: 3-4 years old 1% have their own smartphone. 21% have their own tablet. 40% play games for 6 hours per week. 53% go online for 8 hours per week. 96% watch TV for 15 hours per week Age :5-7 years old 5% have their own smartphone. 35% have their own tablet. 66% play games for 7.5 hours per week. 79% use go online for 9 hours per week. 95% watch TV for 13.5 hours per week Age: 12-15 years old 83% have their own smartphone. 55% have their own tablet. 77% play games for 12 hours per week. 99% go online for 21 hours per week. 91% watch TV for 14.5 ho...