Parents' Digital Device Use Harms Children's Emotional Development, Study Finds

Summary

A study finds that parents' excessive use of digital devices can harm children's emotional development by creating insecure emotional bonds, affecting self-confidence and relationships.

Key Points
  • Excessive use of digital devices by parents harms children's emotional development.
  • Children who feel ignored due to parents' device use develop insecure emotional bonds.
  • Such insecure bonds can impact self-confidence and social relationships long-term.
  • The study highlights 'technoference' as a key factor disrupting family interactions.
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