Still, the rules might change with age. For example, babies and toddlers should not use screens at all. Instead, they should play with real toys or their environment. However, at an older age, like five or six, it should be okay for kids to start watching some shows or playing some simple games online, justbut not for very long.
When children reach the age of eight or nine, they should be allowed to play games online with their friends, watch YouTube videos, or text their friends and family. But they can’t do this all day! Screens are lots of fun, but they can’t get in the way of doing other, more important things like reading books, getting enough sleep, and having outside time each day.
Technology can be a good thing because it can help us learn new things, or connect play games with our friends when we’re bored. But kids need balance in their lives. If kids are on screens all day, they will forget how to have fun in the real world. This is why it’s so important thatSo if parents have rules about screentime, it’s actually for the best!