Is Interactive Media Harmful to Kids?

Claim: Yes interactive media harms kids because the its a huge ditraction to kids, and now its taking over the childern minds. Children aren't getting any knowledge from books anymore now television, computers, tablets, and etc. are ruling.

Evidence:"Mobile media differs from television in its multiple modalities (eg, videos, games, educational apps), interactive capabilities, and near ubiquity in children’s lives. Recommendations for use by infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children are especially crucial, because effects of screen time are potentially more pronounced in this group. The aim of this commentary is to review the existing literature, discuss future research directions, and suggest preliminary guidance for families."

Explanation: Mobile devices are everywhere and children are using them more frequently at young ages. The impact these mobile devices are having on the development and behavior of children is still relatively unknown. Increased television time decreases a child’s development of language and social skills. Mobile media use similarly replaces the amount of time spent engaging in direct human-human interaction.