I hate it when studies like this are published. Not because I disagree with the inherent message, but because I hate it when correlation is confused with causation. The studies have found a link between kids having electronics in their bedroom and kids getting less sleep, and it uses it as evidence against allowing electronics in the bedroom. The problem here is the implication that having electronics CAUSED the kids to get less sleep. While that is a possibility, this study only used correlational data to demonstrate that there is a measurable link between the two. It is also possible (in fact, I believe more likely) that the two are both influenced by one or more external factors that are not reported on, such as parenting behavior or parenting style. inforum/news/3648208-more-evidence-against-keeping-electronics-kids-bedrooms
Posted on: Mon, 05 Jan 2015 22:47:35 +0000
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