PUBLICATION W1242

Technology and Youth: Guidance for Helping Youth Achieve Balance with Screens

Publish Date: July 23 2024 |  Language: English

DOI: doi.org/10.7290/UTIAPub/W1242

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Summary

Today’s youth are involved more than ever with technology. With the ever-changing influence of technology on our lives, it is important to encourage youth to adopt healthy practices and make responsible decisions when interacting with technology. This fact sheet will provide information on current technology trends, screen time recommendations, pros and cons to youth screen use, and strategies to support youth as they achieve balance with screens.