Are Screens Destroying Children’s Attention Spans?

Are Screens Destroying Children’s Attention Spans?

Parents and teachers increasingly describe children who struggle to read for twenty minutes, finish homework without checking a device, or tolerate even a few minutes of boredom. Research does show an association between heavier screen exposure and attention difficulties, although the evidence does not prove that smartphones or tablets directly cause ADHD. Several large studies have found that children and adolescents with heavier or more problematic digital-media use subsequently report more symptoms of inattention or ADHD. Researchers are also investigating indirect mechanisms involving sleep, constant novelty, reward, and the displacement of activities that require sustained concentration. In this episode, we separate what the research actually shows from the popular claim that screens are simply “destroying” children’s brains.

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