Question

the way forward
so should we wrest smartphones from igens hands and replace them with paper books?
probably not: smartphones are teens main form of social communication.
however, that doesnt mean they need to be on them constantly. data connecting excessive digital media time to mental health issues suggests a limit of two hours a day of free time spent with screens, a restriction that will also allow time for other activities - like going to the movies with friends or reading.
of the trends we found, the pronounced decline in reading is likely to have the biggest negative impact. reading books and longer articles is one of the best ways to learn how to think critically, understand complex issues and separate fact from fiction. its crucial for being an informed voter, an involved citizen, a successful college student and a productive employee.
if print starts to die, a lot will go with it.
\why it matters that teens are reading less\ by jean twenge, san diego state university, august 20, 2018. copyright (c) the conversation 2018, cc - by - nd.
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guiding questions
what does the author suggest for the future?
a to take away teens digital devices and force them to spend time doing other things
b to require teens to spend a minimum number of hours a day with a book
c to require teens to spend some of their time online reading long - form articles
d to limit the time teens spend on digital devices to encourage other activities

Explanation:

The text mentions that while smartphones are teens' main social - communication tool, they don't need to be on them constantly. It suggests a data - limited two - hour daily screen time to avoid mental health issues and allow time for other activities like reading. So the author is suggesting limiting teens' digital device time to encourage other activities.

Answer:

D. to limit the time teens spend on digital devices to encourage other activities