The Impact of Screen Time on Children's Developing Brains

A comprehensive review of 23 years of neuroimaging studies reveals the significant and lasting effects of screen time on children's brain function, both positive and negative. The research highlights changes in the pre-frontal cortex, parietal lobe, temporal lobe, and occipital lobe, which are involved in executive functions, touch processing, memory, language, and visual interpretation. While the study refrains from recommending specific limits on screen time, it calls for innovative policies to support children's brain development in the digital age and suggests that policymakers should assist parents in managing their children's digital engagement.