Why some children have iPad-induced rage
Some children exhibit intense reactions when screen time is ended, leading to alarming tantrums for parents. These meltdowns can disrupt family life and are increasingly being recognized in psychological studies. While research on older children's reactions is limited, many parents report similar experiences with their kids.
- ▪A University of Washington study found that 22 percent of screen-time transitions evoked negative reactions from children under age 5.
- ▪Brigham Young University reported that 93 percent of parents with toddlers using screens observed tantrums or whining during transitions away from media.
- ▪Psychologists are beginning to study the phenomenon of screen-induced meltdowns, but opinions on the causes vary.
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.layout > .ad-splash, .one-column-layout > .ad-splash { display: none; } parenting Does Your Kid Have iPad Rages? For some children, turning off screens leads to tantrums intense enough to wreck parents’ lives. By Liz Krieger, freelance writer and editor who writes frequently on parenting, culture, health, wellness, and beauty. She lives in Brooklyn. 7:00 A.M. Photo-Illustration: The Cut; Source Photos Getty Images saved Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your account’s ‘Saved for Later’ section.
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