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Youth screen use can cause family conflict, exacerbate mental health problems

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26 points PaulHoule | 2 comments | 03 Nov 25 13:51 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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eawgewag ◴[03 Nov 25 16:40 UTC] No.45801023[source]▶
As someone who used a lot of screens and was lonely in my youth, I can say with confidence that it was a response the family conflict in my home, not the creator of it. If my parents provided me a stable, non-abusive home, if they prioritized my emotional health and needs, I would've happily spent my time with them, not with randoms I found on the internet.
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1. bravetraveler ◴[03 Nov 25 17:36 UTC] No.45801791[source]▶
+1; I know it sounds stupid, but small things like snidely saying 'look who decided to show up' can have considerable impact with children. Made me really, really good at not showing up.
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2. eawgewag ◴[03 Nov 25 18:44 UTC] No.45802678[source]▶
It's not stupid. Your parents are treating you with contempt. People try to jump hoops to act like that's acceptable but no one, no child, no adult, enjoys being treated with contempt. Now imagine getting that from your caregivers who make up the majority of your world.