A Reflection on Controversial Literature on Screen Time and Educational Apps Use in 0–5 Years Old Children
Abstract
:1. Introduction
1.1. Physical, Cognitive, Emotional, and Social Concerns
1.2. Educational Apps Are Fine, or Are They?
1.3. Is It Excessive Use the Only Problem?
2. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Conflicts of Interest
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Cerniglia, L.; Cimino, S. A Reflection on Controversial Literature on Screen Time and Educational Apps Use in 0–5 Years Old Children. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2020, 17, 4641. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17134641
Cerniglia L, Cimino S. A Reflection on Controversial Literature on Screen Time and Educational Apps Use in 0–5 Years Old Children. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17(13):4641. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17134641
Chicago/Turabian StyleCerniglia, Luca, and Silvia Cimino. 2020. "A Reflection on Controversial Literature on Screen Time and Educational Apps Use in 0–5 Years Old Children" International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 13: 4641. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17134641