Friday, August 09, 2024
Reduce the effects of violent screen content
Short of pulling the plug on TV and other media, what can you do to reduce the impact of on-screen violence on your child? Start by setting limits on screen activities. Help your child choose what to watch or play in advance. That helps avoid exposure to "whatever's on." Then, get in the habit of interacting together when your child watches or plays on screen devices. Talk about what's real and what isn't.