"I don't restrict screen time so my kids aren't obsessed with it."
"I don't like limiting my kids from anything."
"It helps them self-regulate."
These popular claims are spreading rapidly across social media. But does removing limits actually create more balanced children, or is it simply a convenient way to avoid difficult boundaries?
In this episode, I examine the flawed logic behind the "no limits" approach and what screen use actually does to developing brains. I explore:
- Why the "forbidden fruit" theory about restrictions doesn't hold up to scrutiny
- The false equivalence between screen time and food restrictions
- The uncomfortable truth about why many parents avoid setting boundaries
- What research actually tells us about screen time's impact on development
- The alternative solution most parents aren't aware of (that doesn't involve screens OR constant parent attention)
Beyond trends and convenient solutions lies the truth about what children truly need to thrive. I offer practical alternatives that benefit both overwhelmed parents AND developing children - no guilt, just better options.
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