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Another critical issue is the unchecked use of screens—iPads, smartphones, and YouTube—to pacify children. The embrace of gentle parenting often correlates with leniency regarding screen time, as many parents hesitate to impose restrictions to avoid conflict. This leads to children developing addictions to devices, which can have severe neurological effects—lowering cortical thickness, damaging key brain regions like the prefrontal cortex, and impairing emotional regulation.