Rewarding children’s behaviour with screen time can lead to more screen time


Shot of two adorable siblings using a digital tablet while lying on a bed

New Canadian research has found that parents who reward their children with screen time for good behaviour could be encouraging children to spend more time in front of a screen, especially on weekends. 

Carried out by researchers at the University of Guelph, the new study involved 62 children between 18 months and five years of age and 68 parents, who were questioned about how they monitor their children's screen time, when children are allowed screen time and whether the parents spend time in front of a screen when around their children. 

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