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- 1Screen time said to harm children more than poverty●Screen time ‘damages children more than being born into poverty’
A Telegraph report claims that excessive screen time damages children's development more than being born into poverty. The finding comes amid ongoing debate among parents, teachers and researchers about how much device use is safe for young children, and how it compares with other well-known risk factors to their wellbeing and school readiness.
- 2Schoolchildren without smartphones face higher bus fares in England●Schoolchildren without smartphones penalised with higher bus fares
Schoolchildren in England who do not own a smartphone are being charged higher bus fares, as discounted child ticketing schemes increasingly require a smartphone app for verification. Families who have deliberately avoided giving their children phones, often over screen-time or safety concerns, say the pricing structure effectively punishes that choice and pushes them towards buying devices they do not want. The story has sparked debate about digital-only access to everyday services and its impact on children.