Parents are often wary of their kids’ screen time but overlook how consistent phone use can influence their development.

Phubbing—a blend of “phone” and “snubbing”—essentially means ignoring someone in favor of a device .

“Children watch their parents closely, and when a caregiver is frequently distracted by a screen, it can have a ripple effect on how kids grow socially, emotionally and cognitively,” Jake Bergstedt, a licensed marriage and family therapist, told Newsweek .

From responding to work emails to scrolling through social media, younger generations are at significant risk of being ignored by distracted parents on their phones.

Experts have outlined the hidden cost of digital distraction—and what parents can do about it.

The “Silent Signal” Kids Receive When You Look Away

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