Screen Time Guidelines by Age (2026)
How much screen time is too much? The honest answer depends on age, content and balance with the rest of life.
Here are sensible 2026 guidelines and how to enforce them without constant conflict.
General recommendations
- Under 2: avoid screens except video calls
- Ages 2–5: about 1 hour of high-quality content
- Ages 6–12: consistent limits, around 1–2 hours of recreational use
- Teens: focus on balance, sleep and offline activities over a strict number
Make limits stick
Use scheduled restrictions for school hours, homework and bedtime so the rules enforce themselves. Involve your child in setting the schedule — buy-in beats battles.
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