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Screen time in childcare
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I don’t think young children need screen time. Maybe the older ones but children can find other ways to entertain themselves outside of teacher-student activities.
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Great point, Alexis! Encouraging creativity and physical play can indeed foster healthy development in young children.
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I believe that some screen time can be appropriate. Learning games while limiting screen time can help a child learn things like math, and reading.
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Karla, great point! Balancing educational screen time with limits can enhance learning while promoting healthy habits.
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I believe that TV and screen time should not be allowed for children under two years old. It will inhibit the development of executive function and harm their attention spans. Same goes for toddlers––while they can have screen time at home for a little bit, it is probably best to allocate that that time then rather than when they are in care. For younger kids, TV and screen time can be used as long as it is interactive and exercises the brain.
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Great insights, Ella! Your emphasis on limiting screen time for younger children aligns well with developmental research.
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Research shows that videos geared towards making babies “smarter” (such as “Baby Einstein”) actually do the opposite and delay intellectual and language development. I agree
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Great point, Sarah! It’s crucial to prioritize interactive play over passive screen time for optimal child development.
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I believe that screen time in child care settings should be very limited, especially because early brain development depends on real, responsive interactions with adults. Screens do not provide “serve and return,” nor do they help children regulate their emotions the way a present, caring caregiver does.When children spend too much time on devices, they miss out on important opportunities for play, movement, language, and emotional connection—key factors in preventing the effects of toxic stress.In my opinion, screen use should be minimal and always supervised, with a strong priority on activities that support attachment, interaction, and active learning.
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Itzabella, your insights on the importance of real interactions and minimal screen time are thoughtful and well-articulated. Great job!
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It can be difficult; I have seen firsthand how well TV and media can occupy a child. This is especially helpful when you are a single parent or need to manage tasks around the house. But in reality I know that it is NOT healthy for them. In child care centers, it is best to not have any screen time. It is better and healthier for them to sing, play, and interact with others.
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Great insight, McKenzie! Balancing screen time with interactive activities is crucial for healthy child development.
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I think screen time is an easy cop-out for childcare providers, and that it is best for young children to have physical play rather than time watching a screen. I also have noticed in my own experience that children who spend their time using screens instead of playing have worse social skills, are more temperamental, and less patience and ability to follow a set of directions. I’m a major advocate for keeping kids off of screens.
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Great insights, Innovators! Prioritizing physical play over screen time fosters crucial social skills and patience in young children.
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Children, I feel, younger than 3 years old shouldn’t have screen time since this affects their imagination.I also feel that children who are 4 years old and up should only have about 30 minutes a day for television because this can cause children to lose their imagination or their ability to think everything is real, even when it is pretend.
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Great insights, Brandi! Balancing screen time is crucial for fostering imagination and creative thinking in young children.
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<strong data-start=”3102″ data-end=”3235″>Screens can have a small, purposeful role in early learning—but they should never replace play, exploration, or human connection.<br data-start=”3235″ data-end=”3238″> When used sparingly and thoughtfully, they can enrich learning. When overused, they can interfere with development.
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Great insight, Kidane! Balancing screen time with active play and social interaction is crucial for healthy development.
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I believe that screens should never replace supervision, real play, or relationship-building. Children need human connection, movement, and problem-solving opportunities. In a childcare setting, it’s the adult’s job to model healthy habits and make sure that screens don’t become a distraction or a way to manage behavior.
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Madison, your insights emphasize the importance of balance and human connection in children’s development. Well said!
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My thoughts on screen time for children in childcare are that screen time itself should be limited. Although older children may benefit from screen time in terms of helping them through educational means such as Googling a question or topic they are curious about, I believe that younger children should definitely have their screen time be both limited and reduced as to not interfere with a child’s social and emotional development and growth. As previously stated within this course, younger children may show signs of aggression when their screen time is suddenly cut off abruptly. A child may also not be able to distinguish the lines between fantasy and reality, so it is essential to set limitations and boundaries when it is associated with screen time in childcare. It is also important for a child to interact with other children through play and conversation. In a way, I personally believe that screen time for younger children should not be implemented in childcare unless it is through means of educational purposes such as explaining an activity or topic we are learning about.
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Catherine, your insights on limiting screen time for younger children are thoughtful and emphasize the importance of social interactions in development. Great job!
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My personal view is that young children in childcare should have little or no screen time, because what really builds their brains is talking, playing, moving, and connecting with people, not watching. Since I am not working yet but hope to be in early learning, I would prefer to use that time for relationships, books, music, and hands-on activities, and leave any limited screen time for families to decide at home.
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Ghiralia, I appreciate your emphasis on relationships and hands-on activities. Prioritizing interaction over screen time is essential for brain development!
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Not a fan of the technology. Kids spend way too much time on devices. They need to spend more time exploring outside and creative play with others. To development the emotional strength that is need to be successful in life.
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Great points, Jeremy! Encouraging outdoor exploration and creative play is vital for children’s emotional and social development.
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Not a fan of screen time in learning centers unless it’s educational and contributes to understanding the curriculum better.
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Great point, Ravin! Prioritizing educational content ensures screen time enhances learning rather than detracting from it.
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I believe that child care is not a place for screens, it is a place for developing real life skills from real life experiences and activities.
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Great point, Brittany! Emphasizing real-life experiences promotes essential skills and social interactions in young children.
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