PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY IN SCREEN TIME MANAGEMENT AND HOLISTIC CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Authors

  • María del Pilar García Gamboa
  • Zoraya Solórzano Mayorga
  • Laura Rátiva Melo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56219/lneaimaginaria.v25i1.5832

Keywords:

parental responsibility, digital mediation, screen time, child development, digital citizenship

Abstract

Parental responsibility in the digital age has become a critical challenge for contemporary families. This scientific essay goals to examine how parental responsibility influences the regulation of children's screen time, considering this variable as a determining factor in comprehensive development during childhood. The study analyzes how the pandemic transformed children's relationship with technology, increasing screen time that persisted post-pandemic, and addresses three types of parental mediation: active mediation, restrictive mediation, and co-use. The research highlights that content quality and usage context are more important than the number of hours, as excessive unsupervised use is associated with attention problems and socioemotional alterations, while balanced use can foster skill development. The authors propose a comprehensive model based on the principle of progressive autonomy, prioritizing strategies focused on quality content and active mediation. They conclude that digital parental responsibility is not limited to time control, as it requires active involvement and collaboration between family and school.

 

 

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Author Biographies

María del Pilar García Gamboa

Colegio San Juan De Girón

Colombia

Zoraya Solórzano Mayorga

Colegio San Juan De Girón

Colombia

Laura Rátiva Melo

Colegio San Juan De Girón

Colombia

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Published

2026-07-17

How to Cite

María del Pilar García Gamboa, Zoraya Solórzano Mayorga, & Laura Rátiva Melo. (2026). PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY IN SCREEN TIME MANAGEMENT AND HOLISTIC CHILD DEVELOPMENT. LÍNEA IMAGINARIA, 1(25). https://doi.org/10.56219/lneaimaginaria.v25i1.5832