Screen time dilemma for technology-mad families
Then lockdowns ushered in new levels of time spent looking at phones, tablets and laptops as schooling and a host of other activities all went online.One study found children aged between six and ten had the biggest daily increase in screen time during the pandemic, with increases were seen in all ages, including among adults.
The survey of parents with children aged five to nine years old also found that 60 per cent of parents admit to their children using technology in the home to support their play.When it comes to imaginative and creative play, more than half of parents look to technology to support their child’s development in these fields, including letting their offspring watch role play videos and take part in online arts and crafts challenges.
“We are seeing more and more parents understanding how, when used well, technology supports their children’s development,” said Dr Amanda Gummer, founder and CEO at The Good Play Guide.
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