Screen Reduction Plan
A staged reduction that is survivable, rather than a cliff edge that lasts four days.
Cutting two hours a day at 15 minutes a week takes about eight weeks and returns 730 hours a year once at target — a pace gentle enough that households actually hold it.
Screen Reduction Plan
Frequently asked
Is the Screen Reduction Plan free?
Yes. Every tool on AlphaBetaMinds is free, needs no account and has no usage limit.
Does this tool store what I type?
No. It runs entirely in your browser. Your inputs are never sent to our server, and nothing is logged.
How accurate is it?
It uses the McCrindle generation boundaries (Gen Alpha 2010–2024, Gen Beta 2025–2039) and UN World Population Prospects vital rates. Sources and formulas are on our methodology page.
Can I use the result in an article or report?
Yes, with a credit and a link back to this page. See our terms of use for the full licence.
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