Kids Are Spending Nearly 7 to 9 Hours a Day on Screens, More Than Average Sleep Times

HHS and the Surgeon General issued an advisory warning that children and teens are spending about 7 to 9 hours a day on entertainment screens.

The guidance urges parents to set limits and delay screen exposure for young children.

Officials warn heavy screen use can hurt sleep, mental health, learning, language development, and brain development.

The report says these habits may persist into adulthood and shape long-term health.