Early-Childhood Tablet Use Linked to Anger Outbursts

• A study found that tablet use at age 3.5 is linked to increased anger and frustration by age 4.5.
• Children prone to anger at 4.5 years old tend to use tablets more by age 5.5.
• The research suggests a cycle where tablet use and emotional dysregulation reinforce each other.
• The study involved 315 parents from Nova Scotia, Canada, and was conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Findings highlight the need for careful monitoring of tablet use in young children to support emotional regulation.

Source: JAMA network