My son has had screen time since he was 3 months old. I see it as a necessity for parenting.

The author said screens are sometimes a necessity in a parent's life. (author's child not shown)Paulo Sousa/Getty ImagesI use screen time as a tool to balance parenting and my personal productivity needs.My son, 2, often watches educational content, Disney movies, and musicals.Watching TV helped my son develop social skills, and I have no regrets.It's a cloudy afternoon and my 2-year-old is watching "The Lego Movie," while my husband works his 9-to-5 job.I am in charge of our kid, the primary ca