Swedish health officials have issued new recommendations regarding screen exposure for young people. They advise that children up to 24 months old should have no screen time at all and adolescents, should be limited to a maximum of three hours.
The guidelines also highlight the importance of parental awareness and communication. Adults are encouraged to be mindful of their own screen habits when around children, and to explain their phone activities to their kids when using devices in their presence.
“For far too long we have allowed screens and apps to steal time and attention at the cost of what we know is needed to feel well. We know that use of digital media can have negative health effects, including worsened sleep and symptoms of depression,” said the minister of social affairs, Jakob Forssmed.
“With these age-appropriate recommendations there is now an important support for children and young people, parents and other caregivers, for a more healthy, conscious and responsible use of screens and digital media.”
Read the full article here on The Guardian.
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