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flag Grandparents help shape kids' media habits by monitoring TV and supporting learning, study finds.

flag A Rutgers-led study finds grandparents significantly influence children’s media use through "secondary mediation," following parents’ rules while caring for grandchildren. flag Surveying 267 grandmother-mother pairs with kids ages 4 to 8, researchers discovered grandparents more often monitor noninteractive media like TV than interactive content such as gaming. flag Their involvement helps reduce exposure to harmful content and supports learning and emotional development. flag Effective mediation depends on caregiver relationships, media literacy, and time spent together. flag The study urges families to align approaches and include grandparents in media discussions to foster consistent, healthy digital habits.

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