Opinion: Are We Asking the Wrong Question in the Screen Time Debate?

The article argues that the screen time debate should shift from limiting screen use to evaluating the quality and educational value of content. Studies suggest educational media can enhance literacy skills, with a 2025 Ohio State University study showing first graders who engaged with educational media spent more time reading. A meta-analysis in the American Educational Research Journal also found positive effects of the Ready to Learn initiative on early literacy.