Poland shifts attitudes toward digital use, from parental screen time to offline vacations

A recent Parlini Land survey found that 71.6% of Polish parents feel guilt over the amount of time their children spend on screens, while only 4.4% see any digital activity as valueless. About 92% recognise educational or developmental benefits, especially for language learning, which 57.7% rate as the most valuable online activity.

Parallel research by HRK and Slowhop shows a growing preference among Poles for disconnecting while on holiday. Seventy‑two percent say they limit internet use during vacations, 21% aim for almost total disconnection, and 44% believe an offline holiday would be better. Bookings on the Slowhop platform, which lists over 2,200 “deadzoned” accommodations without mobile coverage, have risen 20% year on year, reflecting the demand for silence and digital‑free spaces.

Both studies indicate a broader cultural shift in Poland: parents are moving from a binary view of screens toward assessing their quality, and vacationers are increasingly seeking environments free from constant online connectivity.