The American Academy of Pediatrics supports restrictions on how much time kids should spend using devices or watching TV that are far below the amount of screen time children typically get.
| Age | Maximum recommended screen time | Real life |
|---|---|---|
| 0-18 months | None* | 42 min |
| 18-24 months | Very limited digital media use is OK if parent joins in | 42 min |
| 2-5 years | No more than 1 hour daily | 2 hrs, 39 min |
| 6-8 years | No specific limit, as long as digital media doesn't interfere with physical activity or sleep | 2 hrs, 56 min |
| 8-12 years | No specific limit, as long as digital media doesn't interfere with physical activity or sleep | 4 hrs, 44 min |
| 13-18 years | No specific limit, as long as digital media doesn't interfere with physical activity or sleep | 7 hrs, 22 min |
