FAMILY TIME: UNPLUGGED! Endorsing “unplugged”
by Joseph Cannizzaro, MD
family time may seem like a no-brainer. Of course, we all spend too much
time in front of a screen of some sort. But how bad is it for us…really? And what can we do about it? In this article, you’re
sure to reinforce what you already know, discover
something new and pick up a few good ideas!
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“All men’s miseries derive from not being able to sit in a quiet room alone.” “Imagination decides everything.”
~ Blaise Pascal M master of prose in the 17th
onsieur Pascal was a French mathematician, physicist, religious philosopher and century.
He died almost 358 years ago, yet his statements still ring true! What do you think our friend Blaise would say if he saw us in our state of continuous artificial stimulation today? He’d probably frown and tell you the same things our experts told us! And then he’d find himself a nice spot at a café and start working on a theory or piece of writing. WHY can’t we stand a bit of silence
and nothing to do? ARE we in danger of losing our imaginations? What has being “plugged in” done to us—and can we save ourselves and our families?
Why is Unplugged
Time Important? We can all agree that unplugged time is important. To have a healthy life, less screen time is best, if for no other reason than to avoid the consequences of TOO MUCH screen time. Tese consequences include:
1) Increased anxiety. Social media especially affects our self-esteem and our perception of societal norms. Research has shown a correlation between the amount of screen time and an increase in anxiety, especially in children and teens. In addition, it may surprise you to know that the tendency to compare ourselves to our peers affects both kids and adults!
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