How much time do you spend in front of a screen! Used with permission from Common Sense Media. www.commonsense.org
“Several studies have documented that higher levels of screen time are associated with less sleep, more attention problems, and lower academic performance and involvement.” – Source: Journal of American Medical Association Pediatrics – JAMA Excessive screen time is linked to increased psychological difficulties that include hyperactivity, emotional and conduct problems, difficulties with peers and poor school performance. Source: Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Med 50% of teens say they feel addicted to their mobile devices, while 59% of parents worry that their young ones are addicted. Source: Common Sense Media 25% of children believe playing video games is a form of physical exercise. Source: Youth Sport Trust 82% of American adults regularly did chores as kids, but just 28% expect their kids to do chores. Source: Braun Research 85% of all parents said that their teens get distracted by their devices. Source: Common Sense Media Screen time can be habit-forming: the more time children engage with screens, the harder time they have turning them off as they become older children. Source: Medscape General Medicine, 8(2), 63 Adults have the same problem too! The trick is to put yourself in charge of your screens instead of allowing your screens to be in charge of you. — Dr. Edward Hallowell, MD Parental monitoring of media has protective effects on a wide range of academic, social, and physical child outcomes. – Source: Journal of American Medical Association Pediatrics – JAMA Used with permission from Common Sense Media. www.commonsense.org
This year’s focus is on Building a Culture of Shared Responsibility. Each day during the week, schools and parents/caregivers can take simple steps to get in sync and partner together to educate and support students with digital life. The hope is that Digital Citizenship Week will spark some educationally valuable conversations that can be promoted and supported all year long, by students, parents and teachers. Consider the following:
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Try this experiment at home to build awareness of much screen time you're really getting. Healthy Habits for Screen Time at Home
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