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an iPad involves animations, buttons, colors, and graphics. It appeals to more senses while giving children more to do. As a result, kids are more engaged and remember more about what they read. Think of it like an endless picture book that can become anything you want it to be. Not a bad perspective, is it? 4. Parents Are Worrying Too Much There's another study from the University College of London and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health across the pond on the parents of children under 18, and how screen use affects these kids. The study came with two important takeaways. There's no sign of causation with any particular problem. Yes, issues like obesity and depression are increasing. Yes, screen time is increasing. There's no demonstrable relationship bet ween the two, no matter what the scar y headlines say. Parents (and politicians) shouldn't tr y to link the two things together unless future evidence shows a real connection. Parents themselves are worrying too much about screen time. Mobile devices can be a great way to "explore the world" as the study co-author put it, and communicate with people you wouldn't be able to see otherwise. Parents, on the other hand, are worrying a lot about children using devices – but they can't narrow down why, exactly, and there's no reasonable cause for that worry any way. The study suggests that societal pressures are put on parents to make them feel like this kind of screen time is somehow bad as a way to shame, scapegoat, or control them. So parents, relax! It's fine. Don't fall for the worry trap. Set some basic rules, and don't stress out.