Why Cutting Screen Time Doesn't Fix Teens' Social Skills (and What Actually Does)

Why Cutting Screen Time Doesn't Fix Teens' Social Skills (and What Actually Does)

Why Cutting Screen Time Doesn't Fix Teens' Social Skills (and What Actually Does)Rob Heller
Published on: 01/10/2026

Screen time bans alone don't rebuild teen social skills. Here's the research on what's actually missing, and how schools and parents can replace lost face-to-face reps.

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