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title: What if my child has too much screen time?
description: Hear what other parents have to say about their kids and screen time during COVID.
slug: what-if-my-child-has-too-much-screen-time
published: '2020-11-16T16:08:36.308Z'
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# What if my child has too much screen time?

Between distance learning and spending less time with friends, many kids are having more screen time than ever. That can be a big worry for parents and caregivers, who wonder what the impact will be. Should they limit their child’s screen time during COVID, or is it better to let it go for now? 

Some kids have an especially [hard time turning off their screens](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/screen-time-over-can-child-stop) and moving on to something else. And that can add an extra layer of concern for parents. 

If you’re worried about screen time, we get it. Some of the parents on the Understood team are concerned, too. Here’s what they’re thinking when it comes to kids and screen time. 

Families don’t all approach screen time the same way — especially now. But if you’re looking for ways to limit the time your child is spending on screens, try creating a contract. Here’s a [printable cell phone contract](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/download-cell-phone-contracts-for-kids) you can use as a model. 

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