What is too much screen time?

This is quite a difficult question, especially nowadays when children primarily have online homework, reading platforms, and other tools to practice various subjects, while adults are working remotely. My heart tells me a maximum of 2 hours of screen time daily, but my mind tells me it’s nearly impossible 🤷‍♀️

When your brain feels numb

To the point where you have eye strain

As far as adults, when your eyes are tired and you start seeing doubles. More than 2 or 3 hours at a time. That’s too much.

When my eyes start getting tired, I stop. I try to just listen to my body. I don’t track time itself, but I can see where that may be necessary with children or young adults.

When especially children are constantly on their devices without a break. About an hour or two a day is enough time to spend on devices

I think young children should spend no longer than an hour a day using screens. As far as adults go, I think it would be healthier if we spent no more than two or three hours a day, but I know that’s almost impossible given work often requires the use of phones, tablets, etc.

I have to take lots of breaks from the screen during the day due to eye fatigue and sometimes slight headaches. I don’t think it’s good for the shoulders and neck looking at a phone screen for hours a day either!

Maximum not more than 6hrs at intervals of time.

Thank you you are welcome Dawn 😘💕💕

I did not know the answer to your question so I research and this what I got.
The recommended screen time for children in the UK varies by age, with the World Health Organization (WHO) and NHS recommending the following limits: 

• Babies and toddlers (0–2 years): No screen time, except for video chatting with family or friends
• Preschool children (2–4 years): Up to one hour per day
• School children (5–12 years): Up to two hours per day
• Teenagers (13+ years): No more than two hours per day

Screen time can impact a child’s development, including their diet, myopia, dry eye syndrome, and posture. To help manage screen time, you can: 

• Establish age-appropriate boundaries with your child

• Negotiate the boundaries with your child

• Make sure screens are at the correct distance for your child

• Encourage physical activity in addition to screen time

• Reflect on your own level of screen time

  For adults.
  Experts recommend that adults limit screen time outside of work to less than two hours per day. This can help you maintain a healthy balance and avoid eye strain, sleep problems, and other health issues. 

  Tips to reduce screen time:

  • • Set limits: Set time limits for all devices, including your phone, tablet, and TV. 
    • Avoid screen time before bed: Try to stop using screens at least an hour before bedtime. 
    • Create a bedtime routine: Turn off notifications and put your phone in another room. 
    • Take breaks: Take regular breaks and stretch. 
  • Practice good posture: Pay attention to your posture and stand up instead of sitting too much. 
  • Avoid eating in front of a screen: Eating while watching TV or using your phone can lead to overeating. 
  • Plan your screen time: Try not to reach for your phone without thinking. 

When it becomes hard to put it down and you stop wanting to do other things, it becomes an addiction then and it isn’t healthy.

Spending every waking second looking at a screen during dinner times things like that instead of talking or doing anything else

In the case of too much screen time,in the case of children and adolescents, they should not be in front if the screen for more than an hour per day.This is easily enforced by their parents or guardians.At school,the teacher gets to reduce this problem as they only are in class for less than an hour per day.Screen time should be regulated concerning this young population.

My eyes starts crying watering looking at the screen for too long!!

Constantly watching an hour after an hour, short breaks.