3 teens took part in a weeklong experiment to curb screen time. It worked.

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Clifton, New Jersey — At Clifton High School in Clifton, New Jersey, senior Gianna Colon is a three-sport athlete, sophomore Sebastian Fazio loves math and baseball, and sophomore Hamza Ramach is in band and is a goalie on the school hockey team. 

What do they have in common? They are three productive students who also struggle with screen time

Colon told CBS News that when she spends too much time scrolling on her phone, it makes her “feel drained.” 

According to students, they can spend anywhere from four to 13 hours per day on their phones, with bedtime being the biggest downfall.

“Sometimes, when I’m going to bed, I watch for a little bit, but then I get a little addicted,” said Fazio. 

Ramach admitted that he doesn’t believe it is possible for him to cut down on screen time on his own accord.  

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