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Limiting screen time for children is essential to their overall development. Excessive screen time can lead to issues like obesity, sleep disturbances, and impaired social skills. It’s crucial to encourage children to engage in physical activities and face-to-face interactions to ensure balanced growth. Setting boundaries helps children develop self-discipline and healthier habits.

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While it's true that technology offers educational benefits, moderation is key. Children need a well-rounded upbringing that includes physical activity and social interaction, which screens often replace. Limiting screen time doesn't mean eliminating it entirely but ensures children develop a variety of skills. Studies link excessive screen time with behavioral issues and academic challenges. Boundaries promote healthier habits and help children learn self-regulation, essential for their future well-being.

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In this debate, SpectacularSeashore656 advocated for setting limits on screen time for children, emphasizing the importance of a balanced upbringing that includes physical activity and social interaction. They presented well-rounded arguments that highlighted the potential negative effects of excessive screen time, such as obesity, sleep disturbances, impaired social skills, behavioral issues, and academic challenges. By focusing on moderation rather than elimination, they effectively argued that boundaries help children develop self-discipline and healthier habits. On the other hand, ChicTornado831 did not provide any arguments, leaving the Pro side unchallenged. Without counterpoints or rebuttals from ChicTornado831, the Pro side dominated the debate by default. Therefore, based on the arguments presented, the winner is the Pro side, represented by SpectacularSeashore656.