I know everyone says less screen time is better but my 10yo has been using Khan Academy and these math apps and his grades have legitimately improved. His teacher even mentioned it. So I'm confused because all the parenting blogs make it sound like screens are the devil but this seems to be working. Am I missing something or is it okay to let him do more educational apps?
Khan Academy is legit though. That's not the same as scrolling TikTok. If it's helping his math and he's actually retaining stuff, that's a win in my book. The blanket 'no screen time' people don't really account for how much education has changed.
The guilt about screen time is so overblown. My kid uses educational apps and honestly it's helped him way more than just worksheets would. You're doing it right by monitoring what he's actually using it for.
There's definitely a difference between mindless scrolling and actually learning something. If Khan Academy is helping him understand concepts better then you're using technology the right way. Don't feel bad about it.
The trick is knowing the difference between passive screen time and active learning, which it sounds like you've figured out. Khan Academy requires engagement. That's way different than mindless video consumption.
This is facts. My oldest has been crushing it with educational apps and I'd rather he do that than struggle through homework we can't help with. Screen time is just a tool - it matters what's on the screen.
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Khan Academy is legit though. Everyone acts like all screen time is the devil but educational stuff is different. If your kid is actually learning and it's helping with school then that's a W.