Social media is adding significantly to that cacophony, making it harder than ever for kids to concentrate. The children self-reported how much time they spent on social media, watching TV, or playing video games. According to Klingberg, social media may have contributed to the trend over time. However, they suggest parents should discuss limiting the time children spend on social media each day. More on social media: Scientists Created an Entire Social Network Where Every User Is a Bot, and Something Wild Happened