Advertisement

Why does parents rely so much on the screen time given to their children?

Recent survey from the activity group PGL Adventure that two out of three working parents rely on screen time to keep their children entertained. Yet excessive screen use by children, tweens and teenagers is has many side effects, including health risks. Why do parents still rely on it so much?

Share this article

11.50 7 Apr 2023


Why does parents rely so much on the screen time given to their children?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

11.50 7 Apr 2023


Recent survey from the activity group PGL Adventure that two out of three working parents rely on screen time to keep their children entertained. Yet excessive screen use by children, tweens and teenagers is has many side effects, including health risks. Why do parents still rely on it so much?


Read more about

Lunchtime Live Highlights

Related Episodes

Extra: Is butt breathing achie...

00:14:51

Extra: Is butt breathing achievable?

Futureproof With Jonathan McCrea

00:14:51


Christmas walks with a story

00:13:08

Christmas walks with a story

The Pat Kenny Show

00:13:08


The work to do before the Dáil...

00:13:34

The work to do before the Dáil winter recess

The Pat Kenny Show

00:13:34


What is the  Vacant Above the...

00:05:14

What is the Vacant Above the Shop grant?

Newstalk Breakfast

00:05:14