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Published on: November 14, 2018
Summary
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises against media use for children under two, citing a lack of benefits and potential harm. This updated guidance reaffirms their 1999 policy on early childhood media exposure.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Child Development
- Media Studies
Background:
- The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) first addressed media use in children in 1999.
- The 1999 policy recommended avoiding television for children under two.
- Media outlets often misquote the policy as a complete ban on media for this age group.
Purpose of the Study:
- Reaffirm the 1999 policy statement regarding media use in infants and children younger than 2 years.
- Provide updated research findings to support the policy.
- Address the lack of evidence for educational benefits, potential adverse effects, and impact of parental media use.
Main Methods:
- Review of updated research findings on media use in children under 2 years.
- Analysis of potential adverse health and developmental effects.
- Examination of the impact of background media from parental use.
Main Results:
- No evidence supports educational or developmental benefits of media use for children younger than 2 years.
- Potential adverse health and developmental effects are associated with media use in this age group.
- Parental media use (background media) can adversely affect children younger than 2 years.
Conclusions:
- The AAP reaffirms its 1999 recommendation against media use for children under 2 years.
- Updated research supports the lack of benefits and presence of risks.
- Families should thoughtfully consider media exposure for infants and young children.
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