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Is it better if the phone is a book and you read alot. That might be something to encourage?

I guess it is still an isolated activity from the kid, but at least the message is "read books" over "stare at addictive device".

You can also talk about the book with your kids and they see different covers each day and may be curious (and may pick it up)



What different does it make? My kids are rarely allowed screens, but they read in excess. They often get into trouble at school because after we go to bed thinking they are asleep they read a book - then the lack of sleep shows up in their behavior.


A screen is way more addictive because of the other distractions and apps.


Does it matter? They are addicted to paper books in ways that is harmful to other parts of their life.




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