Dear Abby: I think my parents’ heavy screen time is a problem
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Key Points:
- A woman staying with her retired parents noticed they spent excessive time on their phones, including during meals, which concerned her about their social and mental well-being.
- She recalled her own upbringing with limited screen time and regular family dinners focused on conversation and socialization.
- She sought advice on how to address her concerns and encourage her parents to reduce their phone usage.
- Dear Abby advised against trying to "parent" her parents, warning it could lead to resentment since they are adults and unlikely to change based on such interventions.
- The response emphasized accepting generational changes in technology use and social habits rather than attempting to impose past norms.
