Parents putting screens in front of their kids is more about their own stress than other factors

Most research on kids’ screen time has focused on a child’s behavior. Far less attention has gone to parents and their role in their children’s media use.

By: Enid A. Moreira, Florida International University; Daniel M. Bagner, Florida International University, and Shayl Griffith, Florida International University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: August 7, 2026

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Last Updated: 1 week ago

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By Enid A. Moreira, Florida International University; Daniel M. Bagner, Florida International University, and Shayl Griffith, Florida International University

It is 6 p.m. after a full workday. A tired parent is trying to prepare dinner and clean up the kitchen before their children’s evening routine implodes. A minor disagreement between the children quickly escalates into shouting and shoving.

The parent also suddenly remembers an email from their supervisor about an upcoming deadline. Quiet and a …

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