Impact on Physical Health
TRUE OR FALSE:
Children who spend too much time on screens are less likely to engage in physical activities.
True
TRUE OR FALSE:
Through the lens of the social exchange theory, educational apps, games, and interactive platforms are considered benefits of screen time.
True
TRUE OR FALSE:
Children who spend excessive time on screens are less likely to experience mood swings.
False
TRUE OR FALSE:
Permissive parents are more likely to have a child with higher levels of media use compared to authoritarian and authoritative parents.
False - Permissive parents (warm & nurturing with minimal expectations) are more likely to have a child with lower levels of media use.
What is one common physical problem associated with too much screen time?
a) Stronger Muscles
b) Obesity
c) Improved Vision
d) Increased Energy Levels
b) Obesity
How could educational apps benefit children's learning?
a) Distracting them from school work
b) By reducing their attention span
c) By making learning interactive & engaging
d) By making them tired
c) By making learning interactive & engaging
How can too much screen time affect a child's social skills?
a) Can lead to social isolation & reduce face-to-face interactions
b) Can improve public speaking
c) Can enhance their empathy
d) Can make them more popular
a) Can lead to social isolation & reduce face-to-face interactions
What is a simple method parents can use to limit screen time?
a) Ignore the issue
b) Giving children more devices
c) Setting time limits on device use
d) Encouraging all day screen use
c) Setting time limits on device use
Excessive screen time can contribute to a child's weight gain and can lead to _____ activity levels & increased snacking.
reduced/decreased/lowered
One educational impact of excessive screen time is a potential decline in a child's ability to _______ effectively with peers and teachers.
communicate
Less face-to-face time with children can lead to parents feeling as if the __________ is breaking.
Connection/bond
To "get rid of the problem," some parents give their children access to __________.
Technology/devices
Children who often spend too much time in front of screens develop bad _____ and do not meet the daily requirements for physical activity.
The Ontario Student Health survey reports that students in grades 7 to 12 are spending up to _____ (number) hours a day on screens.
7
Due to excessive screen time, children are lacking the necessary ______ _____ needed for their development and integration into society.
Social Skills
An iPad kid are children typically from Gen ______ , and you can usually spot them staring at their screens very closely.