Is it normal for an 8 year old to be emotional?

techmomJane
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:05:59 +0000

I’m terrified of this too—what if the outbursts are actually because they saw something inappropriate or scary on their new tablet? What if the screen time is already affecting their brain, or what if there’s a hidden site I haven’t blocked yet that’s upsetting them? How can we know if it’s just a phase or if the technology is making them more unstable?