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With kids spending more waking hours on screens than ever, here's what parents need to worry about

  • Written by James M. Lang, Professor of English and Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence, Assumption College
With kids spending more waking hours on screens than ever, here's what parents need to worry aboutToday's children are getting way more screen time than usual.Isabel Pavia/Moment collection via Getty Images

Millions of working parents have spent months largely trapped in their homes with their children. Many are trying to get their jobs done remotely in the constant presence of their kids, and they are desperate for some peace and quiet.

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