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- 1Major study links high child screen use to poorer outcomes●High screen usage in children linked to poorer outcomes, major study suggests By Dan Milmo Global technology editor Effe
A major new study reported by the Guardian finds that high screen usage in children is linked to poorer developmental outcomes. Researchers suggest the effect of elevated screen exposure could be as significant as parental behaviour and premature birth. The findings add weight to ongoing concerns among parents, educators and health experts about how much time children spend on phones, tablets and other devices.
- 2Global study finds screen time affects children's wellbeing▼Large global study reveals impact of screen time on children’s wellbeing
A large international study has examined how screen time relates to children's wellbeing, with findings now circulating through news outlets worldwide. The research adds to ongoing debate among parents, educators and health experts about how much time children should spend on phones, tablets and computers, and what effects screens have on mood, sleep and development.
- 3Apple launches new child safety features for parents▼New Apple child safety features help parents keep kids safe online
Apple has introduced new child safety features designed to help parents keep their children safe online. The tools give families more ways to manage and monitor children's device use and protect them from harmful content. The announcement has drawn wide attention from parents and tech watchers discussing how the features work and what they mean for family screen time.
- 4Schoolchildren without smartphones face higher bus fares in England▼Schoolchildren without smartphones penalised with higher bus fares
Schoolchildren in England who do not carry a smartphone are being charged more for bus travel, as discounted child fares increasingly depend on verifying age or student status through mobile apps and digital ticketing. Families who have chosen to keep their children smartphone-free, often over screen-time or safety concerns, say the system effectively punishes them, and the practice is drawing criticism from parents and commentators.
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Attention is turning to how young South Korean children are when they first begin using smartphones, with reports highlighting exposure starting in the toddler years. The topic has fuelled wider debate about screen time, child development and parenting habits in one of the world's most connected countries.