Summary
Teens in Bradford participated in a challenge to keep technology out of their bedrooms for five days. This experiment aimed to see how they would manage without screens in their private spaces. Some found it difficult while others discovered benefits such as increased family interaction and better sleep.
Key Facts
- A group of teens from Bradford took part in a challenge to go tech-free in their bedrooms for five days.
- Elizabeth, 13, usually spent several hours watching YouTube in her room but tried the tech-free challenge.
- Teens were allowed to use devices only in communal areas of their homes.
- Elizabeth's father bet she wouldn't last five days without tech in her room.
- Teens like Eliza and Michelle planned to find other activities, like reading, to fill their time.
- Henry, 13, stored his gaming console outside his room but struggled to keep it there.
- An online survey found 38% of gaming teens spend seven or more hours a week in their bedrooms.
- The challenge aimed to promote better rest and communication by reducing screen time in personal spaces.
