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[–] 48 points 1 week ago (5 children)

A rare Cyanide & Happiness 'L'. Yeah, it absolutely has an adverse affect on brains that are still forming. But don't listen to me, listen to pediatricians:

https://health.choc.org/updated-aap-recommendations-for-screen-time/

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  • [–] 22 points 1 week ago (3 children)

    From that linked article:

    Pediatric experts emphasize that screen time itself isn’t the enemy. As Dr. Katherine Williamson from Rady Children’s Mission Hospital notes, “I recommend for parents to think and talk about screen time like dessert. Like a food treat, screen time is not inherently bad.” The key is ensuring screens don’t replace the daily activities that support healthy development.

    It's like anything with children: moderation. This comic isn't an L. It's overly judicious readers thinking ALL screen time is bad. It isn't. Some is excellent at showing empathy and sharing and critical life lessons (Buddi on Netflix is an example).

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  • [–] 10 points 1 week ago (2 children)

    Ok I have read it over and read all the comments and I have no idea what this comic's point or punchline is. Any help?

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  • [–] 12 points 1 week ago (1 child)

    I understand it as: but it's just looking at cute fruit, therefore it's fine.

    Which is absolutely not true

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  • You've got it. To give more context for OP (and others unaware), there are so-called "sensory videos" on YT that are literally just fruit dancing around to music. No more, no less. I can also vouch that there absolutely are people who park their kids in front of these videos and call it a day.

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  • [–] 34 points 1 week ago (2 children)
  • Am I the only one who looked at this and concluded that it is about the hypocrisy in the fact that we are viewing this on a screen, presumably mid-doomscroll? I thought the joke was the breaking of the fourth wall.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 week ago

    Hey Bear actually has some catchy music though

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  • [–] 2 points 1 week ago

    Funky Veggies!

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