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The Effect of Technology on the Sleep of Young Children Given Unrestricted Screen Time
By the time they turn 8 years old, fifty percent of all children have their own tablet devices. Most children use screens for about 7 hours a day, and about 40-70% of adolescents who own phones will be allowed to take them to bed. Unrestricted screen time can lead to several effects on sleep.