The Opportunity Cost

The danger isn't just in what screens do to the brain, but what they take away from life. Time is a zero-sum game.

Every hour spent on a device is an hour displaced from critical developmental activities.

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  Physical Resilience 1 hour of screen time displaces approx. 45 mins of physical play. Source: Telethon Kids Institute (2023)
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  Deep Sleep Architecture Blue light suppresses melatonin, delaying sleep onset by 30-60 mins. Source: Australian National Univ. (2024)
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  Social Nuance & Focus Heavy use correlates with lower scores in reading non-verbal social cues. Source: Macquarie University (2023)