A study by Tel Aviv University found that mothers devote only 25% of their attention to their toddlers while using smartphones, which can impair child development. Mothers talked less with their children and provided poorer quality interactions while using smartphones. Reduced maternal linguistic input can lead to decreased vocabulary in children and impact social and emotional development. The researchers believe that the findings also apply to fathers due to similar smartphone usage patterns. The consequences of inadequate mother-child interaction can have far-reaching effects on child development. Therefore, parents are advised to put their phones away and prioritize engaging with their children.
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Parents’ smartphone use could harm child development
