Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy said he would like to see parents 'band together' to keep their young teens off social media.
For older kids, limits on screen time should be individualized and age-based, according to the AAP.
The AAP recommends parents encourage physical activity, set social media and screen time limits for older kids -- such as not going on social media while doing homework -- and create unplugged spaces, like the dinner table, in the home. The organization also recommends parentsDiane Sawyer led a special reportIn the special, a panel of experts shared tips for parents looking to rein in children and teenagers' use of technology, in their homes and in their day-to-day lives.
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