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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.
- 2Large Global Study Reveals Screen Time's Impact on Children's Wellbeing▼Large global study reveals impact of screen time on children’s wellbeing
A large global study has examined how screen time affects children's wellbeing, according to reporting carried by Yahoo News New Zealand. The findings address an ongoing debate among parents, educators and health researchers over how digital device use shapes children's mental and physical health. Details of the study's size, methodology and conclusions were not included in the available report.
- 3Screen 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.
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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.
- 5Schoolchildren 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.