OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES: REDUCING SCREEN TIME OF PRE-TEEN(S)

This paper explores the opportunities and challenges to reduce screen time of pre-teens, aged 6-12 years. The pre-teen stage is a critical cognitive, social, and emotional development period. But nowadays pre-teens are spending most of their time on TV, Mobile, laptops, Video Games, etc. The rise in screen time among kids is a worldwide problem. Kids and parents are facing physical and mental health issues due to increasing screen time. Board games, toys, and physical activity can reduce screen time or play a significant role in their overall development, but designing engaging, effective, and educational games for this age group poses unique challenges. This research is based on secondary and primary data collection, primary data was collected through a self-administered questionnaire and analyzed through the latest version of SPSS. This paper discusses the opportunities and challenges to reduce screen time for pre-teens, including considerations for cognitive development, social interactions, and emotional well-being.