Let’s be honest—screens are everywhere. Phones, tablets, computers, and TVs are part of daily life. You might play games, watch videos, or chat with friends online. While some screen time is okay, too much can be harmful, especially for kids.
That’s why it's important to understand the risks—and follow the rules.
⚠️ What Happens When You Spend Too Much Time on Screens?
1. Your Brain and Body Get Tired
Looking at a screen for too long can hurt your eyes, give you headaches, and make it harder to fall asleep at night.
Reminder: Your brain needs rest. Too much screen time makes it harder to focus and think clearly.
2. You Miss Out on Real Life
When you spend too much time on a screen, you miss chances to play outside, talk with family, or enjoy fun activities that help your brain grow.
Important: Real-world play and face-to-face conversations are much better for your health and happiness than hours online.
3. Social Media Can Be Unsafe
Social media is not made for kids. People can be mean, share inappropriate content, or pretend to be someone they’re not. Even if you're just watching, what you see can affect your feelings and how you see yourself.
Rule: If you’re using any app or website that lets you message or view others, a trusted adult must know about it—and approve it.
4. It Can Make You Feel Bad About Yourself
Online, people only show the best parts of their lives. If you're always watching others, you might feel like you're missing out—even when you're not.
Fact: What you see online is often not real. Don’t compare yourself to others on a screen.
👨👩👧 Why Parents Monitor Your Screen Time
Your parents and teachers have a job: to protect you. That means they will check what you’re watching, set time limits, and sometimes say “no” to certain apps or games.
This is not about being mean—it’s about keeping you safe, healthy, and on track.
They may:
Use parental controls or filters
Limit screen time to a certain number of hours
Check your devices and activity
Block apps or websites that aren't age-appropriate
Remember: Having limits is not optional. You are not in charge of your screen time—your parents are.
📏 Screen Rules All Kids Should Follow
If you want to use screens responsibly, here are the basic rules:
✅ No more than 1–2 hours of screen time per day (outside of schoolwork)
✅ No screens during meals or family time
✅ No screens in the bedroom at night
✅ Never talk to strangers online
✅ Ask permission before downloading or using new apps
✅ If something online feels wrong or confusing, tell an adult immediately
✅ Do Your Part
You may think you can handle it—but even adults struggle with screen time and social media. That’s why there are rules.
Be responsible. Take breaks. Listen when adults tell you it’s time to stop.
Screens are a tool—not a toy to use all the time.
Use them wisely.