No vas a creer esto, pero me parece que la Semana Libre de Pantallas es una muy buena idea. Unless you’re afraid I’ll win at Monopoly? My teacher showed us a study that says people take 50 percent longer to complete tasks (and make way more mistakes!) when they’re distracted by pings and buzzes.īy taking a break from screens, we can learn to balance our time better with other activities-like riding scooters, playing Monopoly as a family, and writing Grandma snail-mail letters to make up for the missed Skype call.
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But math might not seem so hard if you weren’t checking your messages every few minutes. But when’s the last time you had anyone over? Experts say in-person conversations build our social skills and empathy.Īnd you say screens help you relax. Sure, you’re in touch with your friends online. That’s time we could be using to play sports, do activities as a family, or hang out with friends. I just read that the average kid is glued to screens for 4.5 hours a day. You’re not going to believe this, but I think Screen-Free Week is a pretty good idea. Lo único que deberíamos apagar es esta terrible idea de la semana libre de pantallas. ¿Y qué pasaría con Abuela? Si nos perdiéramos nuestra charla semanal por Skype, se subiría a un bus y cruzaría el país para ver si estamos bien. ❼ómo podría yo privar al mundo de mis videos musicales de TikTok? Nos ayudan a aprender nuevas destrezas y expresar nuestra creatividad. Pero las pantallas no son solo diversión. Combatir los enemigos en Fortnite le da a mi cerebro un descanso de los estudios. Definitivamente, ¡los videojuegos me ayudan a relajarme! El examen de mate de la semana que viene, me tiene preocupada. Me siento sola y aburrida de solo pensarlo.Īdemás, estaríamos más estresados. ¡No podrás ver Netflix! Espero que te unas a mí para decir NO, GRACIAS.Įn primer lugar, ¿cómo vamos a hablar con nuestros amigos al salir de la escuela? No podríamos enviarnos mensajes sobre los deberes, con fotos divertidas o para compartir videos de lindos perritos. ¿Has oído que nuestro pueblo está planeando ser parte de la Semana Libre de Pantallas esta primavera? Durante siete días completos, millones de personas de todo el mundo han acordado no utilizar ningún aparato digital fuera del trabajo o la escuela.
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The only thing we should shut down is this terrible idea of a screen-free week. What would the world do without my TikTok music videos?Īnd what about Grandma? If we miss our weekly Skype call, she’ll come across the country to make sure we’re OK. They help us learn new skills and be creative.
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Playing Fortnite gives my brain a break.īut screens aren’t just for fun. I’ve been worried about my math test next week. I’m getting lonely and bored just thinking about it. We wouldn’t be able to send funny Snaps or share cute dog videos. No Netflix! I hope you’ll join me in saying NO THANKS.įirst of all, how would we talk to our friends after school? We wouldn’t be able to message each other about homework. Have you heard that our town is planning to take part in Screen-Free Week this spring? For seven days, millions of people around the world won’t use any digital devices outside of work or school. The only thing we should be shutting down is this terrible idea of a screen-free week. How could I deprive the world of my TikTok music videos?Īnd what about Grandma? If we miss our weekly Skype call, she’s going to jump on a bus and come across the country to make sure we’re all OK. They help us learn new skills and express our creativity. Battling enemies in Fortnite gives my brain a break from studying.īut screens aren’t just for fun. Video games definitely help me relax! I’ve been worried about my big math test next week. No Netflix! I hope you’ll join me in saying NO THANKS.įirst of all, how would we talk to our friends after school? We wouldn’t be able to message each other about homework, send funny Snaps, share cute dog videos.
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Have you heard that our town is planning to take part in Screen-Free Week this spring? For seven whole days, millions of people around the world agree not to use any digital devices outside of work or school.