The bottom line answer on this is YES! There are many scientific articles written about why limitation is a good idea as well as recommendations for gradual increased time depending on the age of the child. But take into account also, the emotional age of your child. A fourteen year old may only be ten on the emotional level; or an eighteen year old may only be fifteen emotionally. You know your child; don’t be afraid to take this emotional age into account when making your d

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