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So are their classmates who are screen zombies in any measurable way worse off on average than your kids?

While I certainly think exercise is important, what is the perceived harm of "too much" screen time?

From my observation, definitely. They lack social skills, common sense, empathy, have little tolerance for idle/down time, and are physically (and emotionally) weaker and often have excess weight. Their maturity level is also lower and they stress easily due to not having a healthy amount of coping skills for real life scenarios.

I knew people on both college and high school playing overnights, going to tests sleep deprived and then failing or having trouble to pass. It had impact on their grades, jobs and relationships (whether with girlfriend, family or friends).

I don't know people who would sleep deprive themselves to the same level due to drawing, reading, sport or craft.

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