Screen Time vs. Lean Time Posted on 11/8/2012 According to the
Kaiser Family Foundation, kids ages 8-18 now spend, on average,
a whopping 7.5 hours in front of a screen for entertainment each
day, 4.5 of which are spent watching TV. Over a year, that adds
up to 114 full days watching a screen for fun. That’s just the
time they spend in front of a screen for entertainment. It
doesn’t include the time they spend on the computer at school
for educational purposes or at home for homework. To view the
interactive infographics for specific age groups click on the
laptop below The CDC recommends kids get at least 60 minutes of
physical activity each day. The time kids spend watching TV,
playing video games, surfing the web, is time they could be
physically active. Click the Screen Time vs. Lean Time
infographic to see how much time kids spend in front of a
screen, and tips for parents. Add a Screen Time vs. Lean Time
button to your page, or find more information for parents and
community members in the resource sect