Don't panic - five ways to stop your kids' endless scrolling
Summary
The UK government plans to set a social media curfew overnight for 16 and 17-year-olds, disabling apps like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube by default, though teens can opt out. Parenting experts suggest ways to reduce kids' screen time, such as setting limits calmly, involving teenagers in discussions, turning screen use into learning moments, and modeling good habits.Key Facts
- The UK government will introduce an overnight social media curfew for 16 and 17-year-olds.
- Popular apps like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube will be unavailable during curfew hours by default.
- Teens can choose to opt out of this curfew if they want.
- Features like auto-play videos and infinite scrolling will be disabled to reduce addictive use.
- Experts say parents should set screen limits calmly, not during arguments.
- Talking with teens about social media’s impact helps cooperation.
- Turning screen time into learning moments teaches digital literacy.
- Parents should model good screen habits since kids often copy adults.
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