CosmicTaco
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Early-Childhood Tablet Use Linked to Anger Outbursts

  • A study found that tablet use at age 3.5 is linked to increased anger and frustration by age 4.5.
  • Children prone to anger at 4.5 years old tend to use tablets more by age 5.5.
  • The research suggests a cycle where tablet use and emotional dysregulation reinforce each other.
  • The study involved 315 parents from Nova Scotia, Canada, and was conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Findings highlight the need for careful monitoring of tablet use in young children to support emotional regulation.

Source: JAMA network

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