Strategies for reducing children's screen time

Recent data from the Children of the 2020s study indicates that two-year-old children average two hours of daily digital content consumption, which is double the daily screen time recommended by the World Health Organization.

To mitigate the negative impacts of excessive gadget use on mental and social development, experts suggest several strategies for parents. These include engaging children in physical or creative activities, such as cycling or cooking, to provide alternatives to digital entertainment. Additionally, parents are encouraged to set clear boundaries, such as limiting gadget use to one hour per day for children aged four to twelve, and ensuring that screen time is used productively for tasks like research or photography.