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Tablets for preschoolers: the guideline and using them together

What applies to 3- to 6-year-olds? The guideline sets an upper limit; for everyday life you also need a clear purpose, active involvement and a reliable end.

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  1. What the guideline recommends for 3- to 6-year-olds
  2. Planning shared use in concrete terms
  3. Not using up every permitted minute
  4. When tablet use becomes a concern

A tablet can make sense for preschool children if the purpose, the involvement of an adult and the end are clear. Parents therefore ask themselves not only how long their child may look at it, but how short, shared use can fit into everyday life without daily arguments.

What the guideline recommends for 3- to 6-year-olds

Planning shared use in concrete terms

Not using up every permitted minute

When tablet use becomes a concern

Sources

  1. [1]AWMF / Deutsche Gesellschaft für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin (2023): S2k-Leitlinie zur Prävention dysregulierten Bildschirmmediengebrauchs in Kindheit und Jugend
  2. [2]Weltgesundheitsorganisation (2019): Guidelines on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep for children under 5 years of age
  3. [3]SCHAU HIN! (2024): Medienzeiten: Feste Bildschirmzeiten für Kinder vereinbaren

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