Do not give a phone to a two year old child, know what is the screen time limit at the age of 6

How much time do you spend on the phone according to your age?

Children aged 6 years and above should not spend more than one to two hours a day on screen. This includes phone time as well. Children under the age of six should only watch screens for one hour a day. Infants and toddlers should not watch screens at all. Excessive phone use can disrupt a child’s sleep and can also affect his/her mental health and physical exercise.

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What are the instructions of experts

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry According to the WHO, children between the ages of two and five should spend only one hour on screen. Children aged 6 years and above should focus on developing healthy habits and reduce screen activities. The screen should be turned off during meals and when going out.

What happens if you look at a screen too much?

If a child spends more time on the screen, he/she may have problems sleeping, getting less marks in school, reading less books, spending less time with family and friends, less physical activity, weight related problems, mood problems and not getting time to relax.

Why is it necessary to restrict screen time?

If you do not control your child’s screen time, it can cause eye problems, poor posture and difficulty in focusing. This can cause problems in brain development.

What are the options for the child

To reduce your child’s dependence on the screen, look for some other options. Encourage him/her to play sports, go out and play or do sketching. Instead of screen time, involve him/her in reading books, playing board games or cooking together.