Screen Time and Child Development: Risks and Age-Wise Guidelines | Pediatrician Explains

Dr. Sandip Gupta

This video explains the 3 main problems caused by excessive screen time in children and shares age-wise screen time guidelines recommended by the AAP. What is covered in this video: 3 main problems from excessive screen time: Speech and language delay: A child's language and speech development slows down, causing them to learn to speak later. Reduced attention span: Children are unable to focus or concentrate on any task for long periods. Poor social skills: The child doesn't respond when called or spoken to by others, and shows no interest in playing with other children. Age-wise screen time guidelines (AAP recommendations): 0-2 years: zero screen time at all. 2-5 years: maximum 1 hour per day. Above 5 years: maximum 2 hours per day, for creative activities or learning. Supervision: screen time should always be supervised by parents. Questions this video answers: What problems can excessive screen time cause in children? Can too much screen time delay speech and language development? Does screen time affect a child's attention span? Can excessive screen time cause poor social skills in kids? Why doesn't my child respond when called if they watch a lot of screen? Does screen time affect a child's interest in playing with other kids? What is the AAP recommended screen time for children 0-2 years? How much screen time is recommended for children 2-5 years? How much screen time is allowed for children above 5 years? Should screen time be supervised by parents? What are the age-wise screen time guidelines for children? Who this is for: Parents concerned about their child's screen time habits and its impact on speech, attention, and social development. Keywords: screen time and child development, speech language delay screen time, reduced attention span children, poor social skills screen time, AAP screen time guidelines, zero screen time 0 to 2 years, 1 hour screen time 2 to 5 years, 2 hour screen time above 5 years, supervised screen time, effects of excessive screen time, screen time recommendations by age. Disclaimer: This video is for general information and awareness purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you notice signs of speech delay, attention issues, or social difficulties in your child, please consult a pediatrician.