Parents of under-fives to be offered screen time guidance
Summary
The government in England plans to provide guidance for parents on how long children under five should spend in front of screens like TVs and computers. This decision comes after research showed high screen time affects young children's language abilities and concentration. A working group will create the guidance by consulting parents, children, and education experts.Key Facts
- The guidance on screen time for children under five will be released in April by the government in England.
- Research shows that 98% of children under two watch screens daily.
- Children with around five hours of daily screen time reportedly know fewer words than those with less screen time.
- The working group includes the Children's Commissioner for England and an adviser from the Department for Education.
- The guidance will suggest alternative activities to screen time for children.
- Reading to children varies by income, with 77% of high-income families reading daily compared to 32% of low-income families.
- A survey found that 40% of parents believe reducing screen time helps prepare children for school.
- The Conservative party has proposed banning under-16s from social media if elected.
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