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Explain Why Teens Should Be Able To Get Over Two Hours Of Screen Time

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Technology is a huge part of our life currently. It is used every day while at work, cooking dinner, calling on a phone, and even just watching television. Even though technology is growing and used in helpful ways, the AAP, American Association of Pediatrics, Because technology in daily life is growing, teens should be able to get over two hours of screen time. Because technology in daily life is growing, teens should be able to get over two hours of screen time. Nowadays, schools everywhere use laptops nearly every day, and therefore students can learn many beneficial skills.Homework and online activities are used in schools worldwide to enhance students’ knowledge on the topic, or if a child is not old enough to go to school there are many online websites that will teach them basic necessities for school such as PBS kids or Starfall. “Children can develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills by playing computer games designed to …show more content…

I have learned to do many useful and recreation activities like watching an instructional video that teaches me how to play songs on different instruments or how to solve a type of math equation for homework. If you need help on homework or if you want to pick up a new talent, but don’t know where to go to get training or don’t have time to do it, videos and websites are great alternatives. Other people claim that limiting screen time will make social skills better. However, I find this not to be true because many social media apps have been made and installed by thousands. For example, if someone is gone or not close to you, you could just call, text, or facetime them to ask them a question on homework or to just say hi if you miss them or are bored. Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, and the leading app, Facebook which has 2.2 billion active users are all apps that help people stay connected with one another even if they aren’t there in

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