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Excessive screen time can negatively impact children's physical health, including eye strain and poor posture. It can also affect mental well-being by reducing social interaction and increasing the risk of anxiety and depression. Setting limits encourages a balanced lifestyle, fostering healthier habits such as outdoor play, reading, and face-to-face communication. Guidelines help parents manage screen use, ensuring children benefit from technology without becoming overly dependent. Therefore, implementing screen time limits is essential for the holistic development of children, balancing their digital and real-world experiences effectively.

You must also see that screen time on children's devices will instead lead to them being more addicted, try to learn ways to work around the screen time as well as get ways to entertain themselves. This screen time will anger the child and make them rebellious. Allowing children free rein of their devices will simulate adulthood and will show them that they need to learn to manage time effectively on their own. Also you can't just say they are too young for devices. Devices are becoming more and more prevalent in our lives and by the time our children grow they will be surrounded on all sides. This shows that they need now more than ever to learn to use technology right and manage their time such as they will in adulthood with no one "holding their hand" per say.

While it’s true that technology is integral to modern life, children need guidance to learn healthy habits. Unlimited screen time can encourage dependency rather than responsible use. Studies show that excessive screen time can hinder development and social skills, making it harder for children to self-regulate. Setting appropriate limits helps them learn balance and avoid negative impacts on their health and well-being. Just as we teach children safe practices in other areas, guiding their tech use is vital to preparing them for adulthood.

The whole question is about screen time and you have strayed off to restriction on content. You are just falling apart at this point and are trying to grasp for any point you can. Children need to understand their situation without their hand being held and guided along the right path. Parents won't always be there. Dropping grades or loss of friends from too much screen time will be seen by the child and taken into consideration. Children as smarter than they get credit for and are decently independent. They need to learn on their own instead of being guided along a path then in adulthood stranded in the forest with bears.

Both debaters presented valid points about the implications of screen time for children, however, RadiantDune52 (Pro) provided a stronger case for setting limits on screen time. The Pro side effectively addressed the negative impacts of excessive screen time on physical and mental health, emphasizing the importance of balance and guidance in developing healthy habits. They also recognized the necessity of preparing children for a tech-integrated future while maintaining a focus on their holistic development. ChicHurricane711 (Neg) argued that unrestricted screen time could help children learn self-regulation and time management and drew attention to the importance of children becoming independent in handling technology. However, their rebuttal did not fully address the potential harmful effects of excessive screen use outlined by their opponent. RadiantDune52 maintained a clear and consistent argument about the benefits of screen time limits, effectively countering the points raised by ChicHurricane711. The rebuttal by the Pro side successfully demonstrated the need for structured guidance to ensure healthy development, outweighing the Neg's argument for total independence. As such, RadiantDune52's arguments were more compelling and comprehensive, making them the winner of this debate.