From phone curfews to leading by example, parents from around the world share views on their children’s screen time
From bizarre TikTok fads to evading parental controls, managing your child’s relationship with screens can be a minefield.
By age 11, 91% of children in the UK own a smartphone, according to data from the country’s communications regulator, Ofcom, while a study of 19 European countries found 80% of children aged nine to 16 used one to go online daily, or almost daily. Meanwhile, recent survey data suggests 42% of US children have a smartphone by the age of 10, with 91% owning one by 14.
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