Excessive screen time is stunting children’s motor and social skills
Pediatricians have raised concerns about the growing impact of excessive screen time on young children. Experts warn that high media consumption is leading to delays in motor skills, social behavior, and cognitive development. Many children now struggle with basic physical tasks, while obesity rates in daycare centers continue to climb.
Dr. Tanja Brunnert, a Göttingen-based pediatrician and federal spokesperson for the Berufsverband der Kinder- und Jugendärzte (BVKJ), highlights the risks of 'screen autism'—a term describing severe impairments linked to early media overuse. She notes that children exposed to too much screen time often face difficulties with fine motor skills, such as backward movement, which can later affect their ability to grasp subtraction in maths.
The rise in screen time is reshaping early childhood development, with visible effects on physical health, social skills, and learning. Daycare centers report more obese children and delays in basic movement, reinforcing calls for balanced media habits. Pediatricians stress that attentive parenting and screen-free play remain vital for a child's growth.
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