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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?

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11.50 7 Apr 2023


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


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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?


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