Study: Children's use of phones before bed can "not hurt" .. on condition

In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Academic Association for Pediatrics, it was revealed that children’s use of smartphones before bed is not harmful to their sleep quality as previously believed, provided telephones are not used under the covers. The study, conducted on children between the ages of 11 and 14 in New Zealand, found that the use of phones in the two hours before bed did not affect the sleeping life, but only the time for bedtime and waking up. But the study warned that the use of phones interactive during sleep, such as games, could lead to a decline in sleep quality. These results come to shed light on the importance of organizing the use of phones, especially during bedtime, to ensure the physical and psychological health of children. Despite these results, the American Academy of Pediatrics still recommends that children do not use screens in the hour before sleep, to ensure their sleep well, but for parents, it can be almost impossible to win this battle. The issue of using smartphones before the bed is one of the well -known problems in many homes, as parents find it difficult to keep their children away from the screens. In many cases, the evening time is the only opportunity available for children to relax, which makes them meet their phones. The study focused on how to use smartphones on children’s sleep in the two hours before bed, and found that children who used their phones during this time did not suffer from a lack of sleep; As much as they delay their sleep and wake up. However, when children used their phones while in bed, the quality of their sleep deteriorated significantly, especially if they used phones in interactive ways, such as playing games or responding to messages. While the use of telephones was less interactive, such as watching videos or films, it has less influential, but it still affects the quality of sleep. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, it does not increase an adequate amount of sleep the risk of accidents and injuries, as well as an increased risk of developing health problems such as depression and obesity, and sleep deficiency is also related to learning, attention and behavioral problems. Experts recommend that parents take their children’s phones before bed and return it to them in the morning, which can help reduce the time they spend on electronic devices and improve the quality of their sleep. Avoid deception, but it is important for parents to remember that sleep disorder is not the only danger that children face at night when using telephones at night. In those hours, children may be vulnerable to electronic bullying, or a victim of deception, or even communicate online with suspicious people. In addition to the need to ensure that phones do not obstruct sleep, parents should set up clear rules for using smartphones in a way suitable for their daily lives. For example, it is possible that children are obliged to leave their phones at home when they go to school while doing homework, as well as removing the phones from the dining room table to ensure family time. There can sometimes be exceptions. In some families, the phone may be a way to communicate with family members during dinner, or to follow important matters related to study. It is also necessary for parents to talk to their children about the risks they face via the internet, including electronic bullying or a victim to deceive the pupils. Talking to children can use smartphones safely and an important step to avoid problems. Children need to learn not to share photos or personal information online because this content can be used later to press them, and it is also necessary to learn that some accounts may be false, and hide behind them aimed at damaging them.