Study shows: Mental health problems are more common in children if they spend too much time on their smartphones. Excessive media consumption can crowd out social interactions and creative pursuits, which affects children's emotional and cognitive development.
According to researchers, small children should be exposed to tablets, smartphones or televisions as rarely as possible. The study authors concluded: “The results of this study suggest that both total screen time and different types of content may be associated with mental health problems in children ages three to six"