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Parents struggle with question of how much screen time

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Quinn Marvin, 14, in his room at his family's Washington home, built his own computer that includes a water cooling system.

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The American Academy of Pediatrics strongly discourages television viewing for any child younger than 2, and recommends that older children watch no more than an hour or two per day.

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Based on research linking too much television to language delays and disrupted sleep patterns, the American Academy of Pediatrics strongly discourages television viewing for any child younger than 2, and recommends that older children watch no more than an hour or two per day. But for parents seeking advice on managing their kids' screen time beyond television, the recommendations go no further than the obvious: Limit it, and monitor content.
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    • Quinn Marvin, 14, in his room at his family’s Washington home, built his own computer that includes a water cooling system.
    • The American Academy of Pediatrics strongly discourages television viewing for any child younger than 2, and recommends that older children watch no more than an hour or two per day.
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