Hello friends. I hope it’s going well for everyone. Have you ever wondered how much time you spend looking at screens every day? It could be your phone tablet computer or even a TV. Were living in a world where screens are everywhere and they play a big part in our lives. But maybe you already know that too much screen time isnt good for us. Thats why today were going to talk about managing our screen time together
| How many hours do you think you spend looking at screens each day? |
| Can you guess what activities you love doing on your devices? |
| Have you ever fel tired after spending a lot of time on your device? Why might that happen? |
So lets find out how we can enjoy our digital time without getting trapped in them
Screen time feels like playing with your toy through a window instead of touching and feeling it. I think you understand what I mean. Screen time mean spending time at screens as your phone tablet computer or TV. You can watch videos play games chat with friends or learn new things online. I think you did not know that people used to spend a lot less time looking at screens. Just a few years ago people were spending about 6 hours and 58 minutes each day on screens connected to the internet. Now that number has gone up by a little bit more. This change happened because we found lots of cool stuff to do online. Yeah its fun to play games or watch shows on screens its also important to balance screen time with other activities.
Some people use screens more than others. For example kids who are part of Generation Z people born between 1997 and 2012 spend around 9 hours each day looking at screens. Thats about 2 hours more than the average person. This is because they grew up with technology and often use it for learning playing games and staying in touch with friends.
Now as we reaslise why reducing screen time is important lets talk about how to do it. Here are some tips.
| Set Limits | Decide how much time you want to spend on screens each day. |
| Turn Off Screens Before Bed | Try not to use screens at least an hour before you go to sleep. |
| Do Something Else | Find something else you like to do besides screens. |
| Take Breaks | Every once in a while set a timer and stop using screens. |
| Use Apps | There are apps that can remind you to take breaks. |
Weve learned a lot today about scree time and how important it is to manage it well. its crucial to balance screen time with other activitis. By setting limits taking breaks and finding other things to do we can enjoy screes without letting them take over our lives. Id love to hear from you. Share your own stories about managing screen time. What strategies have worked for you? Or maybe you have some creative ideas for balancing screen time with other activities. Leave a comment below with your thoughts experiences and tips.
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