From television to computers to cell phones, technology surrounds us. Without a doubt technology has opened many doors for us. Access to the internet promotes the spread of ideas and information, access to television allows us to view art in the form of films, and access to cell phones allows us to call our loved ones no matter where they are.
On the flip side, too much of anything is not a good thing. This logic holds true when it comes to technology and screen time. What may seem like a harmless activity can affect us in deeper ways than we realize. It's important to be mindful of how much time we are spending on our devices.
Here are some facts and figures about TV habits:
Parents spend an average of 38.5 minutes in meaningful conversation with their children.