Does homework on a tablet count as screen time?

Track schoolwork separately from entertainment so the plan stays fair. Educational use still benefits from breaks, comfortable posture and a screen-free wind-down before sleep.

Is there one exact screen-time limit for every 9- to 12-year-old?

Guidelines offer a starting point, but families should also watch whether entertainment media displaces sleep, physical activity, learning and face-to-face connection.

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Track schoolwork separately from entertainment so the plan stays fair. Educational use still benefits from breaks, comfortable posture and a screen-free wind-down before sleep.
Related Guide / Article: Screen Time for Ages 6–12: A Practical Family Media Plan
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