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A new study suggests that parents' screen habits significantly influence their children's screen time and problematic use of social media, video games, and mobile phones, leading to addictive behaviors. The study, involving over 10,000 families with 12- and 13-year-olds, found that when parents use screens around their adolescents, their children's screen time increases. Experts emphasize that parents serve as role models for their children, and setting healthy media practices, engaging in open communication, and creating a family media plan are crucial in addressing the growing issue of excessive screen use, especially among teenagers. Initiating a productive conversation with children about media use involves conveying care and setting clear rules and boundaries to promote balanced screen usage.
Source: YAHOO