Parental use of digital devices to calm children during tantrums may hinder emotional regulation later in life.
A study in Frontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry indicates that parents frequently offering digital devices to calm children during tantrums or emotional outbursts may hinder their ability to regulate emotions later in life. The research suggests that children should learn to manage negative emotions themselves with the help of their parents, rather than relying on digital devices, to prevent potential anger management problems.
June 28, 2024
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