Screen time is an interesting and challenging topic for a technology advocate. It is difficult to advocate for an activity that allows for user control and that can be directed toward nonproductive and even dangerous ends. I have tried to consider whether there are older activities that might provide guidance. Free reading might fall into this category, but I cannot say that reading has the same downside. Television viewing is probably a better example. Technology use can be like many forms of television viewing (passive and pointless), but technology offers the opportunity for more user control and greater participation.<\/p>\n