Exposure to smartphone and screen media in children and adolescents and COVID-19 pandemic

ABSTRACT

Digitalization has changed the way children learn and grow in the contemporary society. Also, COVID-19 has ushered in a ʼnew normal’ as a means of prevention and safety, necessitating children and adolescents to stay at home for educational and recreational purposes. This ‘Position Statement’ addresses the issue of conceiving a balance with respect to exposure to digital media and the ʼnew normal’ in mind. Individualized evidence- based family plans remain the cornerstone of ensuring effective management.